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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 12 months prior to the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the L100 matches up against the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L21

 L100 L21 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L100

 L21 L100 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L21

 L100 L21 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L100 vs the L21.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and L21 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and L21.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L100 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography features
Nikon L21 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Nikon L21
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
39
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon L21
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L21
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $180