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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 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 P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon L22 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the L22 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L22 was announced 4 years before the P7800 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L22 grades vs the P7800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon P7800

 L22 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon L22

 P7800 L22 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon P7800

 L22 P7800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L22 has outside 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 P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L22 compared to the P7800.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and P7800.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The L22 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Nikon P7800 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Nikon P7800 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (399 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
75
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than others (399 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-11-25
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 399g (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $550