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Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II 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
Sony A7S II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony A7S II

 L22 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Nikon L22

 A7S II L22 
RevealedOctober 2015February 2010More recent by 69 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony A7S II

 L22 A7S II 
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S II Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (370 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S II Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
weather proofing
terrible battery life (370 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Sony A7S II Landscape photography features
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon L22 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony A7S II
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Alpha A7S II
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