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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus 7000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 7000

 L21 7000 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon L21

 7000 L21 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 7000

 L21 7000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography factors
Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography information
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus Stylus 7000
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