Nikon L21 vs Olympus E-420
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus E-420 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced June 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-410
Nikon L21 vs Olympus E-420 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L21 and Olympus E-420, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the L21 (1/2.3") and E-420 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe L21 was manufactured 20 months later than the E-420 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L21 matches up versus the E-420 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L21 vs Olympus E-420 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus E-420
L21 | E-420 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | June 2008 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Nikon L21
E-420 | L21 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus E-420
L21 | E-420 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon L21 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Nikon L21 and Olympus E-420 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L21 versus the E-420.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and E-420 is 93 and 77 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and E-420.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L21 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-420 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern L21 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus E-420 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus E-420 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2008-06-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 45 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169g (0.37 pounds) | 426g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 527 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $999 |