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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L22 and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 4 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the L22 matches up versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony HX50V

 L22 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon L22

 HX50V L22 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony HX50V

 L22 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L22 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L22 and the HX50V.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and HX50V.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $439