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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Announced February 2010
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 18 months earlier than the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L22 matches up versus the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus TG-810

 L22 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon L22

 TG-810 L22 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-810

 L22 TG-810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L22 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 against the TG-810.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and TG-810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $428