Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon L26

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon L26, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 S2 (1") and L26 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S2 was revealed 2 years after the L26 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 S2 scores vs the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Nikon L26 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 S2 and the L26.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and L26.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L26 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1.8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern 1 S2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.