Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6900

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S6900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S6900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L26 grades against the S6900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L26 offers physical 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 S6900 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L26 and the S6900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and S6900 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and S6900.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L26 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.