Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
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Here, we are evaluating the Nikon L21 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and S8000 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L21 was manufactured 4 months before the S8000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L21 matches up against the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon S8000
| L21 | S8000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon L21
| S8000 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon S8000
| L21 | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L21 vs the S8000.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and S8000.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8000 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 169 grams (0.37 pounds) | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $300 |