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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L20 and Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was unveiled 4 years before the L810 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L20 matches up versus the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon L810

 L20 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L20

 L810 L20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon L810

 L20 L810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L20 versus the L810.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and L810 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and L810.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L810 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography information
Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography information
Nikon L810 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography information
Nikon L810 Travel photography information
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L20
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
27
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Nikon L810
24
lighter than others (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 430 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 life - 300 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $120 $280