Nikon L21 vs Sony W610

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L21 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was announced 23 months earlier than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the L21 grades against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 features outside 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L21 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L21 compared to the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and W610.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W610 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older L21 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.