Nikon L22 vs Nikon S630
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34 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L22 was revealed 13 months later than the S630 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L22 matches up versus the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The full galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S630
| L22 | S630 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon L22
| S630 | L22 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S630
| L22 | S630 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon L22 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L22 offers external dimensions 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 S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S630 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 compared to the S630.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and S630.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger L22 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S630 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L22 | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2009-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | EN-L12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $130 | $240 |