Nikon L21 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L21 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was brought out 3 years before the HX30V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L21 grades versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 enjoys physical dimensions 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L21 and the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and HX30V.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to give you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.