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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was introduced 2 years after the WB210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L830 grades against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung WB210

 L830 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k1kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon L830

 WB210 L830 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB210

 L830 WB210 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 has outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L830 compared to the WB210.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and WB210 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and WB210.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L830 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L830 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
53
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (508g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
58
great battery power (390 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (508g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (508g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 gr (1.12 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $279