Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Nikon L21 versus Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L21 was launched 18 months earlier than the S8200 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L21 grades versus the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon S8200
L21 | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon L21
S8200 | L21 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+731k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon S8200
L21 | S8200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has external measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L21 versus Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L21 versus the S8200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and S8200.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 961 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) | 213 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $180 | $329 |