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Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 A2200 vs Nikon L22 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A2200 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 12 months after the L22 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2200 matches up against the L22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon L22

 A2200 L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A2200

 L22 A2200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon L22

 A2200 L22 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 has outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 versus the L22.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and L22.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2200 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A2200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Nikon L22 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography details
Nikon L22 Sports photography details
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 183 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 280 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $130