Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L22
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Canon SX220 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
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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
Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L22 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX220 HS was released 13 months after the L22 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX220 HS grades versus the L22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix L22. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon L22
SX220 HS | L22 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX220 HS
L22 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L22
SX220 HS | L22 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has dimensions 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 SX220 HS and Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS versus the L22.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and L22 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and L22.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX220 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | - | 183g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $130 |