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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched within a month of the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L22 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L22 SP-600 UZ 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon L22

 SP-600 UZ L22 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L22 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 comes with outside 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 SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L22 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
29
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
20
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $189