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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and S6000 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced very close to the S6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the L21 grades against the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon S6000

 L21 S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon L21

 S6000 L21 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon S6000

 L21 S6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L21 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L21 vs the S6000.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and S6000.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography info
Nikon S6000 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography info
Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L21
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix L21Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 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 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $300