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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 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 P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L26 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The L26 was announced 22 months earlier than the P7800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L26 grades vs the P7800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon P7800

 L26 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon L26

 P7800 L26 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 22 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon P7800

 L26 P7800 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L26 against the P7800.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and P7800.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L26 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon L26 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged L26 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography information
Nikon P7800 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography information
Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
good battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging information
Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
75
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (399g)
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 399g (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $70 $550