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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon L26, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 12 months after the L26 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm T550 L26 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm T550

 L26 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm T550 L26 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the L26.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and L26.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L26 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Nikon L26
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Nikon L26 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $70