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Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 3 years prior to the VH-515 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L22 scores vs the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus VH-515

 L22 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon L22

 VH-515 L22 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus VH-515

 L22 VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L22 and the VH-515.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and VH-515.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
features focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $648