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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the L26 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L22 scores versus the L26 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon L26

 L22 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L22

 L26 L22 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon L26

 L22 L26 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L22 vs the L26.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and L26.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L22
Street photography with Nikon L26
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Nikon L26
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Nikon L26
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon L26
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $70