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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L22 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L22 grades versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Sony WX300

 L22 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon L22

 WX300 L22 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Sony WX300

 L22 WX300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L22 compared to the WX300.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Sony WX300
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix L22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $330