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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released February 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon L22 and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the L22 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The L22 was released 7 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L22 matches up against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony WX1

 L22 WX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Nikon L22

 WX1 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony WX1

 L22 WX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L22 compared to the WX1.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and WX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L22 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon L22 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger L22 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Sony WX1
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Sony WX1
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony WX1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $149