Nikon L20 vs Nikon D40X

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L20 and Nikon D40X, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the D40X (10MP) is relatively well matched but the L20 (1/2.3") and D40X (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The L20 was announced 21 months after the D40X which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D40X being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L20 matches up versus the D40X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Nikon D40X. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery & Nikon D40X Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon D40X has dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L20 and the D40X.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and D40X is 94 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and D40X.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The L20 provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more modern L20 provides an edge in sensor tech.