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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
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 X-S10 vs Nikon L26 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon L26, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and L26 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and L26 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 8 years after the L26 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm X-S10 L26 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2012Newer by 106 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 L26 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm X-S10 L26 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon L26 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the L26.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and L26 is 73 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and L26.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
83
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
75
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
86
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
amazing resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography factors
Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
76
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Nikon L26 Vlogging information
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
heavier than competition in class (465g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-15 2012-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $999 $70