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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 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 S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced 2 years later than the S570 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L26 matches up versus the S570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S570

 L26 S570 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon L26

 S570 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S570

 L26 S570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L26 and the S570.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and S570.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L26 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger L26 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Nikon S570
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megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography advice
Nikon S570 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Nikon S570
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography info
Nikon S570 Travel photography info
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $70 $180