Nikon L22 vs Nikon P300

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 16 months prior to the P300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L22 scores versus the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 features outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 compared to the P300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and P300.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.