Nikon L21 vs Nikon P7700

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L21 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the L21 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The L21 was unveiled 4 years before the P7700 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L21 matches up versus the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L21 vs the P7700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and P7700.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L21 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon P7700 will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.