Canon D30 vs Nikon L21

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon D30 and Nikon L21, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 4 years after the L21 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D30 matches up versus the L21 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 and Nikon L21 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D30 against the L21.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and L21 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and L21.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon D30 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.