Canon S100 vs Nikon L22

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon S100 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and L22 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was released 23 months later than the L22 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S100 scores vs the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon Coolpix L22. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon L22 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 versus the L22.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and L22.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The S100 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The newer S100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.