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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon L22 and Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 6 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the L22 grades vs the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SH-2

 L22 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon L22

 SH-2 L22 
LaunchedMarch 2015February 2010More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SH-2

 L22 SH-2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 provides external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 vs the SH-2.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and SH-2.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging information
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2015-03-11
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
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 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 - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $399