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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was released 3 years after the L22 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1400 scores against the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon L22

 A1400 L22 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A1400

 L22 A1400 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon L22

 A1400 L22 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 against the L22.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and L22.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A1400 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher A1400 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Nikon L22 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Nikon L22
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography details
Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Nikon L22 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 150 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $130