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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 13 months later than the S620 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the L22 grades against the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S620

 L22 S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon L22

 S620 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S620

 L22 S620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L22 vs the S620.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and S620.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger L22 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Nikon S620 Street photography information
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Nikon S620
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Nikon S620 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (120g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Nikon S620 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $37