Nikon L21 vs Sony G3

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon L21 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was announced 14 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L21 grades vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L21 against the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony G3 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer L21 provides an advantage in sensor tech.