Nikon L20 vs Nikon L21

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L20 versus Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced 12 months prior to the L21 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L20 grades versus the L21 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the L20 against the L21.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and L21 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and L21.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L20 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.