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Nikon Coolpix L22

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Cons

  • any form of mechanical image stabilization
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon L22 have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 3.1
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix L22 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix L22

Cons

  • any form of mechanical image stabilization
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon L22 have Weather Sealing
  • Does the Nikon L22 have Touch Screen
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Nikon L22 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • lack of control over exposure and focusing are understandable at such a

Nikon Coolpix L22 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix L22 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 3968x2232
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.6 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.1
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv37 - 134
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusCentre weighted Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Panorama
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight6.46 oz
Width3.85 in
Height2.38 in
Depth1.11 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)240
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • RUS
  • SWE
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions320.0 px
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage19.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix L22 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 15.07.2010
Nikon Coolpix L22 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The entry level L22 sits at the bottom of the Nikon Coolpix range, but that doesn't mean that you should immediately write it off. After all, £79.99 / €95.00 surprisingly buys you quite a lot of camera, with a 3.6x zoom lens, 3 inch screen and 12 megapixel sensor all included. Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix L22 to find out if you really can get a capable camera at this price-point...

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon L22 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 02.02.2010
Nikon L22 Review

Nikon L22 review, find out how the L22 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix L22 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 10.09.2010
Nikon Coolpix L22 Review
4.2

The Nikon Coolpix L22 is a 12MP camera with image stabilisation, AA batteries, and 37-134mm lens. For more information read our Nikon Coolpix L22 review

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix L22 Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 27.05.2010
Nikon Coolpix L22 Review

The Nikon Coolpix L22 is a 12-megapixels, budget-friendly compact camera that is powered by 2 AA batteries.  Nikon’s target for the L22 is clearly a casual snapshooter who isn’t really …

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon COOLPIX L22 | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 16.09.2011
Nikon COOLPIX L22 | Cameralabs

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon CoolPix L22 digital camera
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Good Gear Guide
Nikon CoolPix L22 digital camera
3.8

Nikon CoolPix L22 review: It may be basic, but this Nikon camera can take clear and vibrant pictures

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix L22 - digital camera
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CNET
Published: 14.02.2011
Nikon Coolpix L22 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix L22 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon L22 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 03.02.2010
Nikon L22 Review | Camera Decision
1.3

Nikon L22 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 37-134 mm F3.1-6.7 lens. Read our L22 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon CoolPix L22
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.04.2010
Nikon CoolPix L22
3.5

The Nikon CoolPix L22 features a 12 megapixel CCD, 3.6x zoom lens and 3-inch 230k monitor

Nikon Coolpix L22 Review : Nikon Coolpix L22
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Review : Nikon Coolpix L22

In April I told you about a nice <b>Nikon</b> unit just under the DSLR level. Here I will tell you about something from <b>Nikon</b> above the point and shoot level but below that of the April offering. Thus helping those not yet ready to progress.