Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon L22

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and L22 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and L22 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 24 months later than the L22 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Nikon Coolpix L22. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon L22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the L22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and L22.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an advantage in sensor tech.