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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Launched February 2010
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 4 years before the S5300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L22 grades versus the S5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S5300

 L22 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon L22

 S5300 L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S5300

 L22 S5300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L22 against the S5300.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and S5300.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography information
Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (138 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
35
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S5300
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 183g (0.40 lb) 138g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 180 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $180