Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L26

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and L26 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 8 months after the L26 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has measurements 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 XF1 and Nikon L26 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the L26.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and L26 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and L26.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L26 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.