Nikon L21 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a extended review of the Nikon L21 and Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the L21 scores vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L21 offers physical 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L21 and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L21 versus the HX90V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and HX90V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.