Canon G15 vs Nikon L22
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
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- 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
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G15 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and L22 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G15 was released 2 years after the L22 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G15 grades versus the L22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix L22. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon L22
| G15 | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 32 months | |
| Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
| Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon G15
| L22 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon L22
| G15 | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 compared to the L22.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and L22 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and L22.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G15 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern G15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L22 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-02-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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/1.8-2.8 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | 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 |
| Pricing at release | $499 | $130 |