Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L26

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L26, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 19 months after the L26 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the L26 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the L26.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and L26 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and L26.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.