• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 34.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung L210 advantages over Nikon AW120

  • Less expensive
    $269 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    140g vs 213g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    15 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon AW120 advantages over Samsung L210

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    11 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 34 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.9 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm J10

Samsung L210
Fujifilm J10
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Samsung L210 vs Fujifilm J10

Nikon AW120
Fujifilm J10
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Waterproof
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Fujifilm J10

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Samsung L210
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung L210 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Nikon AW120
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Canon SD1200 IS

Samsung L210
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung L210 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Nikon AW120
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Compared to Canon A1400

Samsung L210
Canon A1400
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung L210 vs Canon A1400

Nikon AW120
Canon A1400
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon AW120 vs Canon A1400

Compared to Nikon AW130

Samsung L210
Nikon AW130
  • $99
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung L210 vs Nikon AW130

Nikon AW120
Nikon AW130
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Slow-motion videos

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