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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L120 and Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was announced 11 months before the L26 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L120 grades vs the L26 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Nikon L26

 L120 L26 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L120

 L26 L120 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Nikon L26

 L120 L26 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L120 and the L26.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and L26 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and L26.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography info
Nikon L26 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography info
Nikon L26 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L120
Vlogging with Nikon L26
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L120 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Nikon L26
 Nikon Coolpix L120Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431g (0.95 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 200 images
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $70