Nikon L21 vs Nikon S3500

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was brought out 4 years before the S3500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L21 scores versus the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 offers external measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L21 vs the S3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and S3500.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to render extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be behind in sensor technology.