Nikon L21 vs Nikon P7800

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon L21 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the L21 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L21 was unveiled 4 years before the P7800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L21 grades against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L21 comes with outer 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 P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L21 versus Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L21 versus the P7800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and P7800.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L21 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon P7800 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.