Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-50

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L22 versus Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SH-50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the L22 matches up against the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 has physical measurements 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 Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Nikon L22 versus Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L22 and the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and SH-50.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.