Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX170 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 SX160 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the L22 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX160 IS grades against the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Nikon Coolpix L22. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon L22
SX160 IS | L22 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX160 IS
L22 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon L22
SX160 IS | L22 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS versus the L22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and L22 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and L22.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 gr (0.64 lb) | 183 gr (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $199 | $130 |