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Nikon L22 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L22 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released at a similar time to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the L22 scores against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony W370

 L22 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon L22

 W370 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony W370

 L22 W370 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 and the W370.

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and W370.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $230