Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L26 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 18 months later than the S8100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the L26 matches up versus the S8100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L26 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L26 and the S8100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and S8100.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L26 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer L26 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.