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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 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 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was launched 8 months after the 8000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L21 grades versus the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 8000

 L21 8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon L21

 8000 L21 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 8000

 L21 8000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 features physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L21 and the 8000.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and 8000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8000 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer L21 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography features
Olympus 8000 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography features
Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L21
Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L21
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternate name - mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 169 gr (0.37 lb) 182 gr (0.40 lb)
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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