Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Renewed by Nikon P7100

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon L22 and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the L22 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

The L22 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the P7000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L22 grades vs the P7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon P7000
L22 | P7000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Nikon L22
P7000 | L22 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon P7000
L22 | P7000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7000 has measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L22 and Nikon P7000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 against the P7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and P7000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and P7000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L22 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon L22 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2010-11-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 |
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 | 183g (0.40 pounds) | 310g (0.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $354 |