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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 3 years after the WB210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the L840 matches up versus the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB210

 L840 WB210 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2011Newer by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k1kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon L840

 WB210 L840 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB210

 L840 WB210 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 features physical measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L840 and the WB210.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and WB210 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and WB210.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L840 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger L840 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L840
Street photography with Samsung WB210
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (538 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
57
good battery (590 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
has focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L840
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than average (538 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 590 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $279