Nikon L21 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L21 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 24 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L21 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L21 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.