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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and L22 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 4 years after the L22 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon L22

 Fujifilm X-E2 L22 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 L22 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon L22

 Fujifilm X-E2 L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the L22.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and L22 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and L22.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
72
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
34
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon L22
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-03-05 2010-02-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID W126 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $130