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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and L26 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 6 months later than the L26 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the L26 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm X10 L26 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm X10

 L26 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm X10 L26 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon L26 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the L26.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and L26 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and L26.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L26 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
49
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Nikon L26 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
60
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging info
Nikon L26 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $70