Nikon L21 vs Sony W370

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L21 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and W370 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L21 was announced very close to the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the L21 grades against the W370 in relation 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-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L21 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L21 and Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L21 vs the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and W370.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.