Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L22
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2010

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3500 IS versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was introduced 2 years later than the L22 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3500 IS grades versus the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon L22
A3500 IS | L22 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A3500 IS
L22 | A3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L22
A3500 IS | L22 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS versus Nikon L22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the L22.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and L22.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 183 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $115 | $130 |