Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Announced February 2010
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L22 was manufactured 14 months later than the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L22 scores against the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus 550WP
L22 | 550WP | |||
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Released | February 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon L22
550WP | L22 |
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus 550WP
L22 | 550WP | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L22 offers physical measurements 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 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L22 versus the 550WP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and 550WP.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L22 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger L22 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Also called | - | mju 550WP |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $399 |