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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out very close to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L22 grades against the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L22 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon L22

 SP-800 UZ L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L22 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 features outside 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 SP-800 UZ has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 12 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 455g (1.00 pounds)
Physical 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 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $270