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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon L810

 L22 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L22

 L810 L22 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon L810

 L22 L810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

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

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Nikon L810
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Nikon L810
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $280