Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed 23 months prior to the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L22 grades against the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the L22 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.