Reasons to choose Coolpix L22
Released in 2010, Coolpix L22 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 183 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L22
vs Nikon Coolpix P6000
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L2242 mm²
Coolpix P6000- Area ratio
- 1.46:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 45.9%
The Coolpix P6000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L22MetricCoolpix P6000
12.2 MPEffective pixels13.5 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.44 × 5.58
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
2.33 µm²Pixel area3.08 µm²
42.87 MP/cm²Pixel density32.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
183 gWeight292 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)BatteryNikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P6000 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix L22 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P6000 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L22 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P6000
Released in 2008, Coolpix P6000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 13.5 MP effective resolution, and a 292 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.