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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(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
Nikon S8200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon S8200

 L21 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon L21

 S8200 L21 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon S8200

 L21 S8200 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

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

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (213g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography advice
Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging information
Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix L21Nikon Coolpix S8200
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