Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3
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![Nikon Coolpix L22 front Nikon Coolpix L22 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L22/Nikon-L22-front.jpg)
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The L22 was released 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L22 grades versus the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus SH-3
L22 | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon L22
SH-3 | L22 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 73 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus SH-3
L22 | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 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).
Contrast the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 compared to the SH-3.
![Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L22-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and SH-3 is 93 and 88 respectively.
![Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L22-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and SH-3.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L22-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L22-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2016-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183g (0.40 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $579 |