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Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 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 QX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony QX30

 L22 QX30 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon L22

 QX30 L22 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010More modern by 55 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony QX30

 L22 QX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and QX30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX30 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Sony QX30
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Sony QX30 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Sony QX30 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony QX30
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
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