Nikon L21 vs Sony S930

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L21 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was brought out 14 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L21 matches up versus the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L21 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L21 compared to the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and S930.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony S930 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L21 will have a benefit in sensor technology.