Nikon L20 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon L20 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the L20 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The L20 was brought out 11 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L20 matches up vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L20 and Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L20 and the RX100 VII.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VII will give you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.