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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon L22 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 7 months after the 6010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L22 scores vs the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus 6010

 L22 6010 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon L22

 6010 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus 6010

 L22 6010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 vs the 6010.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and 6010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher L22 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Alternative name - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA LI-50C
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $0