Nikon Coolpix L20 vs Nikon Coolpix L21

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L20 and the Nikon Coolpix L21, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L20 was introduced in February 2009 and Nikon Coolpix L21 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L20 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L21 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L20
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L21
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix L21.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 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 Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon L20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L20 over Nikon Coolpix L21.

      Nikon Coolpix L20 vs Nikon Coolpix L21
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 8 Megapixel
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Lighter 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz) vs 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz)
      Internal Storage 20 MB vs 19 MB

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      Nikon L28
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon L22
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon L31
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L26
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L19
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      1/2.5-inch

      8 MP

      Nikon L32
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon L24
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L21

      Nikon L21
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L21 over Nikon Coolpix L20.

      Nikon Coolpix L20 vs Nikon Coolpix L21
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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

      Nikon L19
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      1/2.5-inch

      8 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 L24
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon L28
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 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 R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix L21
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6464
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz)
        Internal Storage20 MB19 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix L21
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel8 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L20 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix L21 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L20 features a 10 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. 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 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L20 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L21 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix L21 come with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L20, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L21.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L20 body has dimensions of 61 x 97 x 29 mm (2.4 x 3.82 x 1.14") and Nikon Coolpix L21 body has dimensions of 92 x 67 x 28 mm (3.62 x 2.64 x 1.1"). Nikon Coolpix L20 weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L21 weighs 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      61 mm

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      92 mm

      67 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix L21

      Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix L21 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

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

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

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

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix L21 and give them scores of 42 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L20

      Nikon Coolpix L21

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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