Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100
93 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S5100
L22 | S5100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon L22
S5100 | L22 |
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S5100
L22 | S5100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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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 |