Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 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
- Introduced February 2010
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony TX55
L22 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon L22
TX55 | L22 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony TX55
L22 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L22 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |