Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L22 versus Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe L22 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L22 scores versus the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SH-1
L22 | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon L22
SH-1 | L22 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SH-1
L22 | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 comes with outer dimensions 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 SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L22 versus Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L22 against the SH-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and SH-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 183g (0.40 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $349 |