Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L21

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L21, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and L21 (8MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 7 months after the L21 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L21. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L21 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the L21.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and L21 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and L21.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.