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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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 S8100fd vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years earlier than the L26 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the L26 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm S8100fd L26 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 L26 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm S8100fd L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L26 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the L26.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and L26 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and L26.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L26 to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Nikon L26 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
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 data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 405g (0.89 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $70