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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced February 2010
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released 12 months later than the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L22 grades versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung SL820

 L22 SL820 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon L22

 SL820 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL820

 L22 SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L22 compared to the SL820.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and SL820.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher L22 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $280