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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon L26 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was launched very close to the S4300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L26 grades versus the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S4300

 L26 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon L26

 S4300 L26 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S4300

 L26 S4300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L26 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L26 and the S4300.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and S4300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Nikon S4300
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (139 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography information
Nikon S4300 Sports photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition (139 grams)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 180 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $70 $119