Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Nikon Coolpix L22. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L22
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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon L21
L22 | L21 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon L22
L21 | L22 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Nikon L21 and Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and L22 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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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 |