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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed within a month of the L26 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the L26 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm JZ100 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 L26 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm JZ100 L26 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon L26 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the L26.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and L26.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L26 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Nikon L26 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 $70