Nikon L22 vs Nikon S100

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 18 months before the S100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L22 matches up against the S100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 comes with external measurements 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 S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 versus the S100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and S100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S100 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.