Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6200

Let's look closer at the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the S6200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L21 matches up versus the S6200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 features outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L21 versus the S6200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and S6200.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older L21 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.