Nikon L21 vs Sony W710
93 Imaging
31 Features
11 Overall
23
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L21 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe L21 was released 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the L21 matches up vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Sony W710
| L21 | W710 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon L21
| W710 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Sony W710
| L21 | W710 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L21 compared to the W710.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and W710.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older L21 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsStreet Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideSports Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTravel Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesLandscape Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banVlogging Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Nikon L21 vs Sony W710 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L21 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 169g (0.37 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | - | 240 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $180 | $90 |