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Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L22 grades vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony TF1

 L22 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon L22

 TF1 L22 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 41 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony TF1

 L22 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L22 and the TF1.

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and TF1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Sony TF1
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $266