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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
80
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 5 years later than the L22 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX410 IS grades against the L22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon L22

 SX410 IS L22 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX410 IS

 L22 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon L22

 SX410 IS L22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the L22.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and L22 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and L22.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L22 Sports photography features
40
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
slow frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L22
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (185 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (185 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L22
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $130