Nikon L22 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon L22 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the L22 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The L22 was brought out 8 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L22 grades against the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 features 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) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and RX10 IV is 93 and 52 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L22 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.