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Canon S90 vs Nikon L22

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Updated by Canon S95
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
  • Released February 2010
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Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon S90 and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly close but the S90 (1/1.7") and L22 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was manufactured 3 months later than the L22 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S90 matches up against the L22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon L22

 S90 L22 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon S90

 L22 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon L22

 S90 L22 
ReleasedApril 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 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") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Canon S90 and Nikon L22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S90 and the L22.

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and L22 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and L22.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon L22 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S90
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
40
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography info
Nikon L22 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography information
Nikon L22 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
63
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography information
Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging information
Nikon L22 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon S90 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot S90Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-04-08 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 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 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $130