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Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon L22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L22 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L22 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon L22

 Galaxy Camera 4G L22 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L22 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L22 provides outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L22 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
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 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $550