Nikon L22 vs Sony W800

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L22 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L22 scores vs the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L22 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L22 versus the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and W800.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to resolve extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.