Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as mju 7000
Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Nikon L21 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe L21 was manufactured 14 months later than the 7000 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L21 scores against the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 7000
L21 | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L21
7000 | L21 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 7000
L21 | 7000 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Nikon L21 and Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L21 versus the 7000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and 7000.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7000 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent L21 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Alternate name | - | mju 7000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 169 grams (0.37 pounds) | 172 grams (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $280 |