Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB750

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon L820 versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L820 was unveiled 18 months after the WB750 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L820 matches up vs the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are available at Nikon L820 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L820 compared to the WB750.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and WB750 is 72 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and WB750.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L820 to offer you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer L820 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.