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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L100 and Nikon L22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 12 months earlier than the L22 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L100 grades against the L22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L22

 L100 L22 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon L100

 L22 L100 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L22

 L100 L22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L100 against the L22.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and L22 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and L22.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L22 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Nikon L22 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography details
Nikon L22 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
39
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Nikon L22
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon L22
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $130