Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L22 grades against the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L22 and the SP-820UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.