Nikon L22 vs Nikon S8200

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 18 months prior to the S8200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L22 scores against the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L22 and the S8200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.