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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Kodak Easyshare M5370
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
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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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was brought out 20 months after the L21 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 grades vs the L21 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Nikon L21

 Easyshare M5370 L21 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 L21 Easyshare M5370 

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Nikon L21

 Easyshare M5370 L21 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has sizing of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 compared to the L21.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and L21.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Easyshare M5370 to render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Easyshare M5370 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Street photography with Nikon L21
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Sports photography with Nikon L21
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
15
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Travel photography factors
Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging factors
Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Nikon L21
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Nikon Coolpix L21
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-14 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-1, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $180