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Canon G16 vs Nikon L22

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Nikon L22
(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
Photography Glossary

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon G16 vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and L22 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was introduced 3 years after the L22 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G16 matches up vs the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon L22

 G16 L22 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon G16

 L22 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon L22

 G16 L22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 and the L22.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and L22 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and L22.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent G16 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Nikon L22 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography info
Nikon L22 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (356g)
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $130