Nikon L21 vs Nikon P7100

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L21 vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty close but the L21 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The L21 was announced 24 months earlier than the P7100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L21 matches up versus the P7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L21 and the P7100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and P7100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L21 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon P7100 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older L21 will be behind in sensor innovation.