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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 4 years prior to the L26 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm A100 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm A100

 L26 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm A100 L26 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the L26.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and L26.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
Nikon L26 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Nikon L26 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Nikon L26
56
lighter than competition (124g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging details
Nikon L26 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2012-02-01
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $70