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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the L22 matches up against the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SZ-10

 L22 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon L22

 SZ-10 L22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-10

 L22 SZ-10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 enjoys physical 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 SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 vs the SZ-10.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and SZ-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older L22 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $300