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Nikon L22 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released February 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L22 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L22 was revealed 14 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L22 scores versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony S930

 L22 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon L22

 S930 L22 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony S930

 L22 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L22 enjoys outside 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L22 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L22 and the S930.

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and S930.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L22 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer L22 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Sony S930
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $219