Nikon L20 vs Nikon L26

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.

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.

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.

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.