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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L26 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 6 months later than the S6200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L26 scores versus the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S6200

 L26 S6200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon L26

 S6200 L26 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S6200

 L26 S6200 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has got 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 S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L26 compared to the S6200.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and S6200.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $70 $229