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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was released 5 months later than the L22 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS scores versus the L22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L22

 SX210 IS L22 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX210 IS

 L22 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L22

 SX210 IS L22 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS provides external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS against the L22.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and L22 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and L22.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L22
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L22 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
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 All around 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $226 $130