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Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

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
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L26 versus Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out at a similar time to the L810 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 scores versus the L810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon L810

 L26 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L26

 L810 L26 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon L810

 L26 L810 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 versus Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L26 compared to the L810.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and L810.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Nikon L810
27
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography details
Nikon L810 Travel photography details
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $70 $280