Nikon L21 vs Nikon S30

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the S30 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the L21 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L21 was announced 24 months prior to the S30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L21 matches up vs the S30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 features external 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) and the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L21 against the S30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and S30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L21 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S30 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.