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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 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
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is fairly close but the L22 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The L22 was released 4 years before the P330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L22 scores against the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon P330

 L22 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon L22

 P330 L22 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon P330

 L22 P330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L22 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 and the P330.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and P330.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The L22 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged L22 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P330 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Nikon P330 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Nikon P330 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Nikon P330
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Nikon P330 Landscape photography features
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon P330
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix P330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $500