Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5
93 Imaging
35 Features
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92 Imaging
33 Features
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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the L22 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The L22 was brought out 4 months earlier than the HX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L22 grades versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony HX5
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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Nikon L22
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony HX5
L22 | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 enjoys outer 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 Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 against the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and HX5.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L22 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L22 will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183g (0.40 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $275 |