Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II
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Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 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 - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L22 versus Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively similar but the L22 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe L22 was revealed 6 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the L22 grades versus the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony A7S II
L22 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon L22
A7S II | L22 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | February 2010 | More recent by 69 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony A7S II
L22 | A7S II | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Nikon L22 versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L22 against the A7S II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and A7S II.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The L22 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) | 627 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $2,767 |