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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Nikon L21
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L21

 SX200 IS L21 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L21 SX200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L21

 SX200 IS L21 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L21
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L21
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