Nikon L26 vs Nikon S33

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have different sensor sizes.

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The L26 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S33 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L26 scores versus the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 against the S33.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and S33.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L26 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L26 will offer greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L26 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.