Nikon L20 vs Nikon S33

Below is a extended review of the Nikon L20 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the L20 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have totally different sensor size.

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The L20 was revealed 7 years before the S33 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the L20 grades against the S33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 has got 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) and the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L20 and the S33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and S33 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and S33.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S33 will show greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.