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Canon D10 vs Nikon L21

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon D10 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the L21 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the D10 grades versus the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon L21

 D10 L21 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon D10

 L21 D10 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon L21

 D10 L21 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 has physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 vs the L21.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and L21 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and L21.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon D10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
32
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Nikon L21 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
35
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon L21
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $180