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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was brought out very close to the 8010 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L21 matches up versus the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Olympus 8010

 L21 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon L21

 8010 L21 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Olympus 8010

 L21 8010 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of 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 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L21 vs the 8010.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and 8010.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to resolve greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
megapixel count good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L21
Street photography with Olympus 8010
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
15
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
environment proof
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography details
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
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Nikon L21 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix L21Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 169g (0.37 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $600