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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Released February 2010
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very well matched but the L22 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The L22 was launched 24 months earlier than the S30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L22 matches up versus the S30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S30

 L22 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon L22

 S30 L22 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S30

 L22 S30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 compared to the S30.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and S30.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L22 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L22 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Nikon S30
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Nikon S30
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
26
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
23
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (214g)
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S30
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $119