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Canon G11 vs Nikon L22

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon G11 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly close but the G11 (1/1.7") and L22 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was revealed within a month of the L22 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G11 scores against the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon L22

 G11 L22 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon G11

 L22 G11 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon L22

 G11 L22 
RevealedDecember 2009February 2010Same generation
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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).

Contrast the Canon G11 versus Nikon L22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G11 and the L22.

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and L22 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and L22.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L22 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography information
Nikon L22 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (375g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (375g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G11 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-12-16 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $130