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Canon S110 vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon S110 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and L22 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S110 was unveiled 2 years after the L22 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S110 matches up vs the L22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon L22

 S110 L22 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2010Newer by 32 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon S110

 L22 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon L22

 S110 L22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S110 versus Nikon L22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S110 against the L22.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and L22.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The S110 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer S110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography info
Nikon L22 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
64
has touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Nikon L22
37
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $130