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 S4300
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L2128 mm²
Coolpix S4300- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Coolpix S4300 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 S4300
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 video—
169 gWeight139 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)BatteryRechargeable EN-EL19 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
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 S4300 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S4300 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S4300 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S4300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S4300
Released in 2012, Coolpix S4300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 139 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.