Kodak Mini vs Nikon L21

Here is a extended review of the Kodak Mini and Nikon L21, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and L21 (8MP) and the Mini (1/3") and L21 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was announced 12 months later than the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Mini scores vs the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Mini and Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Mini has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Mini and Nikon L21 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Mini versus the L21.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and L21 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and L21.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Mini with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Kodak Mini will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Mini will have an advantage in sensor technology.