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Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed very close to the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L22 scores versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony S2100

 L22 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon L22

 S2100 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony S2100

 L22 S2100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 enjoys external dimensions 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 and the S2100.

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and S2100.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $0