Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2013
Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe L26 was launched 12 months before the S3500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L26 grades vs the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S3500
L26 | S3500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon L26
S3500 | L26 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S3500
L26 | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 features physical 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) whilst the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L26 versus the S3500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and S3500.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged L26 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $70 | $85 |