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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 12 months later than the L22 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3300 IS scores against the L22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon L22

 A3300 IS L22 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A3300 IS

 L22 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L22

 A3300 IS L22 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 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 vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the L22.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and L22.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Nikon L22
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon L22 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 183 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 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 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 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $130