Clicky

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon L20 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The L20 was introduced 19 months prior to the S8100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L20 matches up against the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

				

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon S8100

 L20 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon L20

 S8100 L20 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon S8100

 L20 S8100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Nikon L20 versus Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L20 compared to the S8100.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and S8100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8100 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography features
Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L20
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
24
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
Photography Glossary

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $120 $299