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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Kodak Easyshare M5370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Kodak Easyshare M5370
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Easyshare M5370 was unveiled 4 months before the L26 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Easyshare M5370 grades against the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Easyshare M5370 over the Nikon L26

 Easyshare M5370 L26 
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Kodak Easyshare M5370

 L26 Easyshare M5370 

Common features in the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Nikon L26

 Easyshare M5370 L26 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 vs the L26.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Easyshare M5370 and L26.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Easyshare M5370
Travel photography with Nikon L26
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Easyshare M5370 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
really wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Nikon L26
 Kodak Easyshare M5370Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Easyshare M5370 Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-14 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-1, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 200 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $70