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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L26 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 6 months after the S100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 grades versus the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S100

 L26 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon L26

 S100 L26 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S100

 L26 S100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 provides exterior measurements 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 S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon L26 versus Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L26 compared to the S100.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and S100.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Nikon S100
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S100
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 820 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 photos 150 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $70 $240