Nikon L20 vs Nikon P330

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L20 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the L20 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The L20 was manufactured 5 years before the P330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the L20 scores versus the P330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L20 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L20 vs Nikon P330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L20 and the P330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and P330 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and P330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon P330 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.