Nikon L21 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L21 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 3 years prior to the HX10V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L21 matches up vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 comes with outer 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon L21 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L21 vs the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and HX10V.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older L21 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.