Nikon L22 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L22 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L22 was released 3 years earlier than the WX150 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L22 matches up versus the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony WX150
| L22 | WX150 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon L22
| WX150 | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony WX150
| L22 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L22 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 features exterior dimensions 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 vs the WX150.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and WX150.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 183g (0.40 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $300 |