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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 6 years earlier than the S9900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L22 scores against the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S9900

 L22 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon L22

 S9900 L22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S9900

 L22 S9900 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L22 compared to the S9900.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and S9900.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9900 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Nikon S9900 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Nikon S9900 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
73
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $300