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Canon A810 vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released 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 A810 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A810 and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 2 years later than the L22 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A810 grades versus the L22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon L22

 A810 L22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon A810

 L22 A810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon L22

 A810 L22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A810 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon A810 and 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 vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A810 compared to the L22.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and L22.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A810 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Nikon L22 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Nikon L22
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography advice
Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
64
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging features
Nikon L22 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $99 $130