Nikon L26 vs Nikon S01

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") possess different sensor size.

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The L26 was introduced 16 months earlier than the S01 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S01 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L26 scores against the S01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Nikon Coolpix S01. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L26 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L26 vs the S01.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and S01 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and S01.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L26 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L26 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older L26 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.