Nikon L21 vs Olympus 6000

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was unveiled 8 months after the 6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the L21 grades against the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 has physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L21 and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L21 compared to the 6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and 6000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 6000 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher L21 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.