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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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 A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced within a month of the L22 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3100 IS scores versus the L22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon L22

 A3100 IS L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A3100 IS

 L22 A3100 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon L22

 A3100 IS L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon L22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the L22.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and L22 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and L22.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Nikon L22
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L22 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Nikon L22 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L22 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $159 $130