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Nikon L22 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L22 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L22 was launched 9 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L22 matches up against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony H20

 L22 H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon L22

 H20 L22 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony H20

 L22 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 features outer 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) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L22 versus the H20.

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and H20.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L22 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger L22 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Sony H20
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 183g (0.40 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $249