Canon PowerShot A4000 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L22

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and the Nikon Coolpix L22, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS was introduced in February 2012 and Nikon Coolpix L22 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L22 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L22
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 175 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Canon A4000 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A4000 IS over Nikon Coolpix L22.

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L22
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 37 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 224 mm vs 134 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 8x vs 3.6x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Lighter 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz) vs 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Olympus TG-5
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon AW130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony S2000
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus TG-4
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L22

      Nikon L22
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L22 over Canon PowerShot A4000 IS.

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L22
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Live View Autofocus vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L22.

      Nikon L31
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L24
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon L32
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon L20
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon L21
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      1/2.33-inch

      8 MP

      Nikon L26
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L28
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon L19
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      1/2.5-inch

      8 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix L22 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L22 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS comes with NB-11L battery pack with battery life of 175 shots and Nikon Coolpix L22 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L22 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A4000 IS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L22. Canon PowerShot A4000 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot A4000 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS body has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.94") and Nikon Coolpix L22 body has dimensions of 98 x 61 x 28 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.1"). Canon PowerShot A4000 IS weighs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L22 weighs 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz).

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

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      98 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 175 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      40
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 175 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 175 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L22 and give them scores of 49 and 43 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      BAD
      28
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

      Nikon Coolpix L22

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 175 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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