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Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L24 was revealed 11 months prior to the L26 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the L24 matches up against the L26 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon L26

 L24 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L24

 L26 L24 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon L26

 L24 L26 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L24 compared to the L26.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and L26.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography highlights
Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Nikon L26
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon L26
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
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 220 images 200 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $70