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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L22 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 11 months prior to the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L22 scores versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony WX10

 L22 WX10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon L22

 WX10 L22 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony WX10

 L22 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L22 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L22 versus the WX10.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Sony WX10 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Sony WX10
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $200