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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 6 months later than the S8200 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L26 grades vs the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon S8200

 L26 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon L26

 S8200 L26 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon S8200

 L26 S8200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L26 compared to the S8200.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and S8200.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Nikon S8200
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (213g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography details
Nikon S8200 Sports photography details
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than average in class (213g)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
28
really wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $70 $329