Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L810
L21 | L810 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L21
L810 | L21 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon L810
L21 | L810 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Nikon L21 and Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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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 |