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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was launched at a similar time to the 6020 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L21 matches up vs the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 6020

 L21 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon L21

 6020 L21 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6020

 L21 6020 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L21 and the 6020.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and 6020.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography information
Olympus 6020 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
15
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography features
Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L21
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $279