Nikon Coolpix L21

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    Highlights

    • 8 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix L21 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 8 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 64 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix L21 can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Lxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Lxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon L32
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    		January
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L31
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    		January
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L28
    Compare
    		January
    2013    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L26
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    		February
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L24
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    		February
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
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    2010    		 8 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L22
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    		February
    2010    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L19
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    		February
    2009    		 8 MP
    1/2.5-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L20
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    		February
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix L32 vs Coolpix L31 vs Coolpix L28 vs Coolpix L26 vs Coolpix L24 vs Coolpix L21.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L21.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   64 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.50"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix L21 has a 2.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix L21 features a 8 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3264 x 2448 (8M), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 2048 x 1536 (3M), 1024 x 768 (PC), 640 x 480 (VGA), 3200 x 1800 ( with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L21.

    Nikon L19
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    1/2.5-inch

    8 MP

    Nikon L20
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Nikon L22
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Nikon L32
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon L28
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon L24
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Nikon L26
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon L31
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix L21 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix L21 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 19 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix L21's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix L21 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix L21 has dimensions of 92 x 67 x 28 mm (3.62 x 2.64 x 1.1"). It weighs 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    92 mm (3.62")

    67 mm (2.64")

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    67 mm (2.64")

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    28 mm (1.1")

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    Nikon Coolpix L21 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix L21 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix L21 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    45

    Nikon Coolpix L21 gets a score of 45 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    BAD
    39

    Nikon Coolpix L21 gets a score of 39 and is BAD choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
    49

    Nikon Coolpix L21 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    POOR
    45

    Nikon Coolpix L21 gets a score of 45 and is POOR choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.50"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Nikon Coolpix L21 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Nikon Coolpix L21 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz)

    Nikon Coolpix L21 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L21 and give score of 41 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix L21 a score of 43 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
    •   64 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    26

    We give Nikon Coolpix L21 a score of 26 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    2

    We give Nikon Coolpix L21 a score of 2 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Nikon Coolpix L21 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    48

    We give Nikon Coolpix L21 a score of 48 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.50"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    44

    We give Nikon Coolpix L21 a score of 44 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Nikon Coolpix L21 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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