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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced very close to the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the L22 scores vs the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus 7030

 L22 7030 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon L22

 7030 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus 7030

 L22 7030 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 against the 7030.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and 7030.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 7030 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Olympus 7030
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus Stylus 7030
Otherwise known as - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.70 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
Supported 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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $179