Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Announced February 2010

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was released 2 years after the L22 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS matches up against the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix L22. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon L22
SX150 IS | L22 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 28 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX150 IS
L22 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L22
SX150 IS | L22 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS vs the L22.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and L22 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and L22.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX150 IS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $249 | $130 |