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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L22 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 4 years prior to the S800c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the L22 matches up versus the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S800c

 L22 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon L22

 S800c L22 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S800c

 L22 S800c 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 against the S800c.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and S800c.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S800c to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Nikon S800c
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Nikon S800c Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (140 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (140 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (140 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Nikon S800c Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 184g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 140 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $290