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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon L20 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L20 was released 4 years earlier than the L26 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the L20 grades versus the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon L26

 L20 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L20

 L26 L20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon L26

 L20 L26 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Nikon L20 versus Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L20 against the L26.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and L26.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L26 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography factors
Nikon L26 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography features
Nikon L26 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L20
Travel photography with Nikon L26
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L20
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competitors (135g)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon L26
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 200 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $120 $70