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Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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 SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was announced very close to the SP-600 UZ and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L21 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L21 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon L21

 SP-600 UZ L21 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L21 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L21 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
15
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L21
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
29
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
20
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 pounds) 455g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $189