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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
Nikon L22
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon L22

 SX240 HS L22 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX240 HS

 L22 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L22

 SX240 HS L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Nikon L22 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L22
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (224 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Nikon L22 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSNikon Coolpix L22
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