Nikon L19 vs Nikon L21

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L19 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the L21 (8MP) is pretty comparable but the L19 (1/2.5") and L21 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was announced 12 months before the L21 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L19 scores vs the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has sizing of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L19 versus Nikon L21 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L19 versus the L21.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and L21 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and L21.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The L19 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The older L19 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.