Nikon L820 vs Nikon D1

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon L820 versus Nikon D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and D1 (3MP) and the L820 (1/2.3") and D1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The L820 was unveiled 12 years after the D1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L820 matches up vs the D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Nikon D1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery and Nikon D1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 enjoys external 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 D1 has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the L820 vs the D1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and D1 is 72 and 51 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and D1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L820 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon L820 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent L820 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.