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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs

Nikon L22
(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
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L22 was launched 6 months prior to the S1100pj so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S1100pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L22 scores against the S1100pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S1100pj

 L22 S1100pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon L22

 S1100pj L22 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S1100pj

 L22 S1100pj 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L22 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L22 against the S1100pj.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and S1100pj is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and S1100pj.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S1100pj to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography details
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (180 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S1100pj
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $399