Nikon L21 Alternatives
The L21 is placed #256 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a quick guide of the L21.
8MP
1/2.3"
169 grams
38-136mm (f3.1-6.7)
Portability
93 Imaging
31 Features
11 Overall
23
93 Imaging
31 Features
11 Overall
23
built in zoom lens (38-136mm 3.6 x zoom)
flash built-in
very good min ISO (64)
does not have image stabilization
external flash not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focusing manually not possible
Below are various alternatives to the Nikon Coolpix L21 sorted by their total rating. It is possible to browse through a complete review of each camera or a comparison to the Nikon L21 by visiting the urls at the bottom of each camera card. You can also press on the image to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see them all side by side.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
better than average battery (470 per charge)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.8)
flash built-in
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition in class (423g)
missing headphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
better than average battery (350 per charge)
built in zoom lens (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f4.0)
flash built-in
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competition in class (399g)
missing headphone port
#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
better than average battery (330 per charge)
built in zoom lens (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f4.0)
flash built-in
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competition in class (392g)
missing headphone port
#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
better than average battery (340 per charge)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.5)
flash built-in
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competition in class (346g)
missing headphone port
#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
better than average battery (455 per charge)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.5)
external flash not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competition in class (384g)
#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
built in zoom lens (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.7)
flash built-in
fully articulated screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competition in class (294g)
missing headphone port
#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
better than average battery (360 per charge)
built in zoom lens (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.8)
flash built-in
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competition in class (356g)
missing headphone port
#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
better than average battery (270 per charge)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.8)
flash built-in
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition in class (353g)
missing headphone port
missing mic port
#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
better than average battery (290 per charge)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
fast at the tele end (f2.5)
flash built-in
external flash not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
has no phase detect AF
heavier than competition in class (391g)