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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 24 months later than the L26 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm XP70 L26 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm XP70

 L26 Fujifilm XP70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm XP70 L26 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the L26.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and L26.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Nikon L26
65
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $70