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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2300 and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the L22 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2300 scores against the L22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon L22

 A2300 L22 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A2300

 L22 A2300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon L22

 A2300 L22 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 against the L22.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and L22.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A2300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Nikon L22 Street photography features
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Nikon L22 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Nikon L22 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $139 $130