Nikon L21 vs Nikon L840

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L21 and Nikon L840, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 6 years before the L840 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L21 grades vs the L840 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has sizing of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L21 and Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L21 vs the L840.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and L840 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and L840.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.