Nikon L21 vs Sony H55

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L21 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was unveiled 4 months before the H55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L21 scores vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has got external 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 Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L21 against the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and H55.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.