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Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L22 matches up versus the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony TX55

 L22 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon L22

 TX55 L22 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony TX55

 L22 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features physical dimensions 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L22 versus the TX55.

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and TX55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Sony TX55
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery (250 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Sony TX55
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $350