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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L20 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was launched 12 months earlier than the L22 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L20 grades vs the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon L22

 L20 L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon L20

 L22 L20 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon L22

 L20 L22 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L20 versus Nikon L22 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L20 against the L22.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and L22 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and L22.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L22 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography features
Nikon L22 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography features
Nikon L22 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Nikon L22 Travel photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging factors
Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon L22
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $130