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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 7 months later than the S1000pj and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L22 scores versus the S1000pj in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S1000pj

 L22 S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon L22

 S1000pj L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S1000pj

 L22 S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S1000pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 versus the S1000pj.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and S1000pj.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher L22 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S1000pj
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $289