Nikon L21 vs Sony TX30

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L21 versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 4 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L21 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L21 grades against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L21 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L21 against the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and TX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.