Clicky

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

The L22 was manufactured 3 years prior to the S6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L22 matches up vs the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S6500

 L22 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon L22

 S6500 L22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S6500

 L22 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 provides exterior measurements 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 S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon L22 versus Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L22 and the S6500.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and S6500.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Nikon S6500 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $170