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Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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 XZ-2 iHS
(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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Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

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.

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The 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 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2010More recent by 34 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 L22 XZ-2 iHS 
Display dimensions3"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.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography advice
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery (340 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
great battery (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (346 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography information
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
36
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (346 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus 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