Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon L26
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L20
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon L26
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |