Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
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Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L22 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the L22 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L22 was brought out 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L22 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| L22 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon L22
| XZ-2 iHS | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2012 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| L22 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon L22 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L22 against the XZ-2 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and XZ-2 iHS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The L22 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest 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 | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) | 346 grams (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-90B |
| 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 price | $130 | $450 |