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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
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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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L100 versus Nikon L26, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the L26 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L100 scores versus the L26 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L26

 L100 L26 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L100

 L26 L100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L26

 L100 L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Nikon L100 versus Nikon L26 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L100 and the L26.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and L26 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and L26.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L26 to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Nikon L26
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Nikon L26
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
39
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon L26
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 360 gr (0.79 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $70