Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon L26
Fujifilm X10 | L26 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm X10
L26 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L26
Fujifilm X10 | L26 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |