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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 7 months after the S570 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L22 scores vs the S570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S570

 L22 S570 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon L22

 S570 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S570

 L22 S570 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L22 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L22 compared to the S570.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and S570.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer L22 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Nikon S570 Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Nikon S570 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
27
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $180