Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 24 months before the L810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the L22 grades vs the L810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 against the L810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and L810.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.