Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2012
Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L26 versus Nikon L610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L26 was revealed 6 months before the L610 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L26 scores versus the L610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L610
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon L26
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon L610
L26 | L610 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Nikon L26 versus Nikon L610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L26 against the L610.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and L610.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | 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 | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lb) | 240 grams (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 120 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $70 | $150 |