Nikon L21 vs Olympus 550WP

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L21 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was manufactured 14 months after the 550WP making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L21 grades vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon L21 versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L21 compared to the 550WP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and 550WP.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 550WP to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer L21 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.