Nikon L21 vs Nikon L28

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L21 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was announced 4 years prior to the L28 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L21 grades versus the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Nikon L21 versus Nikon L28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L21 vs the L28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and L28.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to give you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.