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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV105
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was released 24 months earlier than the L26 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JV100 matches up versus the L26 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon L26

 JV100 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm JV100

 L26 JV100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon L26

 JV100 L26 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 against the L26.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and L26 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and L26.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L26 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography advice
Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon L26
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix L26
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $70