Nikon L820 vs Nikon P90

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L820 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was introduced 4 years after the P90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L820 matches up vs the P90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L820 Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has sizing of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L820 versus the P90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and P90 is 72 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and P90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L820 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher L820 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.