Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30
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Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Introduced September 2014
Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L22 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe L22 was revealed 5 years before the QX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the L22 matches up versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony QX30
L22 | QX30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon L22
QX30 | L22 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 55 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony QX30
L22 | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has external 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 QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L22 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L22 vs the QX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and QX30 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and QX30.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony QX30 to provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | - |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183g (0.40 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 life | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $348 |