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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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 XP10 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L26, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was revealed 24 months prior to the L26 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the XP10 grades against the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon L26

 XP10 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm XP10

 L26 XP10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L26

 XP10 L26 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 offers external measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L26 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the XP10 vs the L26.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and L26.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L26 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Nikon L26 Sports photography features
30
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography information
Nikon L26 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors (135g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Nikon L26
25
lighter than competitors (135g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon L26
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix L26
Alternative name FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $175 $70