Leica C vs Nikon L21

The following is a detailed review of the Leica C vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and L21 (8MP) and the C (1/1.7") and L21 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The C was announced 3 years after the L21 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C grades vs the L21 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica C offers physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Leica C vs Nikon L21 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the C against the L21.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C and L21 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C and L21.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica C will produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer C provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.