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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 2 years later than the L22 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A4000 IS scores vs the L22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon L22

 A4000 IS L22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A4000 IS

 L22 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L22

 A4000 IS L22 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS vs the L22.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and L22.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Nikon L22
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (175 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L22 Travel photography info
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (175 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (175 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L22
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 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 145g (0.32 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 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 175 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $130