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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon L21 and Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 24 months prior to the L810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L21 scores versus the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L810

 L21 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L21

 L810 L21 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon L810

 L21 L810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L21 versus the L810.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and L810.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
18
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography highlights
Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
15
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
21
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging details
Nikon L810 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix L21Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2012-02-01
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 169 gr (0.37 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $280