Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6500

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the S6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L26 matches up versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L26 against the S6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and S6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be behind in sensor tech.