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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 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 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon L21 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 7010 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 7 months later than the 7010 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L21 scores versus the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 7010

 L21 7010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon L21

 7010 L21 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 7010

 L21 7010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 features exterior 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 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L21 against the 7010.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and 7010.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7010 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L21 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
18
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography factors
Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography information
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography information
21
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging features
Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus 7010
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also called - mju 7010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-07-22
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $200