Nikon L22 vs Sony S930
93 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony S930
L22 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony 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 |