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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon L22
(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
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L21 and Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was unveiled very close to the L22 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the L21 grades vs the L22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L22

 L21 L22 

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon L21

 L22 L21 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon L22

 L21 L22 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L21 against the L22.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and L22.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L22 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography info
Nikon L22 Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography information
Nikon L22 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography factors
Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography info
Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Nikon L22
 Nikon Coolpix L21Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $130