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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon L26, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced at a similar time to the L26 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm XP50 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm XP50

 L26 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm XP50 L26 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon L26 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the L26.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and L26.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L26 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography info
Nikon L26 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Nikon L26 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
28
really wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $70