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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(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
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L26 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 9 months later than the P300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L26 grades against the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon P300

 L26 P300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2011More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon L26

 P300 L26 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon P300

 L26 P300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 has outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L26 versus the P300.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and P300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger L26 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography advice
Nikon P300 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Nikon P300
28
decently wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon P300
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
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 164g (0.36 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $70 $500