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Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was manufactured 23 months prior to the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L21 grades versus the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L21 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon L21

 SP-620 UZ L21 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L21 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L21 provides external measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L21 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
18
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $199