Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L21, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX200 IS was launched 8 months earlier than the L21 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix L21. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L21
SX200 IS | L21 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon SX200 IS
L21 | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L21
SX200 IS | L21 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L21 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS against the L21.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and L21 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and L21.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX200 IS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 8MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 model | NB-5L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $180 |