Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe L22 was released 24 months earlier than the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L22 matches up versus the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S6300
L22 | S6300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon L22
S6300 | L22 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S6300
L22 | S6300 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 offers external 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 S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L22 and the S6300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and S6300.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183g (0.40 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" 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 life | - | 230 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $200 |