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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 2 years later than the S640 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the L26 scores vs the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S640

 L26 S640 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon L26

 S640 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S640

 L26 S640 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 comes with 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) while the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L26 compared to the S640.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and S640.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger L26 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Nikon S640 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography features
Nikon S640 Sports photography features
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
Nikon S640 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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