Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L22 was introduced 13 months before the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the L22 grades vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| L22 | SZ-30MR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon L22
| SZ-30MR | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-30MR
| L22 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L22 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L22 and the SZ-30MR.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and SZ-30MR.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 183g (0.40 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| 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 life | - | 220 shots |
| Type 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $279 |