Nikon L21 vs Sony HX20V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon L21 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L21 scores vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L21 versus Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L21 and the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and HX20V.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX20V to offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.