Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L26

Below, we are looking at the Nikon AW130 and Nikon L26, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 3 years after the L26 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AW130 grades versus the L26 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Nikon AW130 and Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the AW130 against the L26.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and L26 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and L26.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer AW130 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.