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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 17 months earlier than the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the L22 matches up against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony HX7V

 L22 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon L22

 HX7V L22 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony HX7V

 L22 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 features physical 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L22 vs the HX7V.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $499