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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 3 years before the S810c which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L26 scores against the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S810c

 L26 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon L26

 S810c L26 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2012More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S810c

 L26 S810c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L26 and the S810c.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and S810c.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L26 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Nikon S810c Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography information
Nikon S810c Sports photography information
27
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others in class (216g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-04-10
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photos 270 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $70 $350