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Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon L22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the L22 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L22 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon L22

 Galaxy Camera L22 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L22 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L22 and the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
fixed screen
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 Samsung Galaxy Camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $450