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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 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 S8000
(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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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

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").

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The 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 size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon S8000

 L21 S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
18
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
15
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
21
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging features
Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix L21Nikon 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