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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 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 S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released at a similar time to the S6300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L26 matches up against the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S6300

 L26 S6300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon L26

 S6300 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S6300

 L26 S6300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L26 against the S6300.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and S6300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography advice
Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography information
Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
37
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.36 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 230 photos
Type of battery 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
Price at release $70 $200