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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L22 was launched 6 months prior to the S5100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L22 grades vs the S5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S5100

 L22 S5100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon L22

 S5100 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S5100

 L22 S5100 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 features outside 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 S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L22 compared to the S5100.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and S5100.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Nikon S5100 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others in class (132g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S5100
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $200