Reasons to choose Coolpix L21
Released in 2010, Coolpix L21 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 169 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L21
vs Nikon Coolpix L810
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L2128 mm²
Coolpix L810- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Coolpix L810 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L21MetricCoolpix L810
8 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
3.47 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
28.86 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
169 gWeight430 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
2 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)Battery4 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L810 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix L21 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L810 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L810 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix L810
Released in 2012, Coolpix L810 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 430 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.