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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 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 S3500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S3500

 L26 S3500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon L26

 S3500 L26 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S3500

 L26 S3500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography details
Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (129g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S3500
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