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Nikon L22 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released 23 months before the W610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L22 grades vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony W610

 L22 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon L22

 W610 L22 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony W610

 L22 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has physical measurements 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 vs the W610.

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W610 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than average (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Sony W610
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (113g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $200