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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was introduced 8 months prior to the L22 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS grades vs the L22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L22

 SX200 IS L22 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L22 SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L22

 SX200 IS L22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS against the L22.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and L22 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and L22.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Nikon L22 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L22
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (247g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L22 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $130