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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c 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 S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L20 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was revealed 5 years prior to the S800c and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L20 scores against the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon S800c

 L20 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon L20

 S800c L20 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon S800c

 L20 S800c 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L20 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L20 and the S800c.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and S800c.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S800c to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography info
Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography information
Nikon S800c Street photography information
54
lighter than others (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography details
Nikon S800c Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (140 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (140 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than others (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 140 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $290