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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out around the same time to the FE-4030 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L22 matches up against the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus FE-4030

 L22 FE-4030 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon L22

 FE-4030 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-4030

 L22 FE-4030 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 features physical 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 Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 and the FE-4030.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and FE-4030.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $130