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Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon L21 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L21 was released at a similar time to the FE-47 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L21 matches up vs the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus FE-47

 L21 FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon L21

 FE-47 L21 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus FE-47

 L21 FE-47 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L21 versus Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L21 vs the FE-47.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and FE-47.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L21
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 169g (0.37 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $0