Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
- New Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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
- Introduced February 2010

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years after the L22 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX240 HS matches up against the L22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix L22. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon L22
SX240 HS | L22 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX240 HS
L22 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L22
SX240 HS | L22 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L22 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS and the L22.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and L22 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and L22.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX240 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 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 | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 224g (0.49 lb) | 183g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 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 |
Cost at release | $0 | $130 |