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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 11 months before the L22 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS grades vs the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon L22

 A1100 IS L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A1100 IS

 L22 A1100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L22

 A1100 IS L22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS vs the L22.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and L22.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography information
Nikon L22 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $130