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Canon N vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon N vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon N vs Nikon L22 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon N vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 2 years after the L22 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the N scores vs the L22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon L22

 N L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon N

 L22 N 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon L22

 N L22 
Manual focus No manual focus

Canon N vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Canon N vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and L22.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger N provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Nikon L22
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography info
Nikon L22 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography highlights
Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Nikon L22
72
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon N vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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 195g (0.43 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $130