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Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L26 and Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 6 years earlier than the W300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L26 matches up vs the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon W300

 L26 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon L26

 W300 L26 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2012More modern by 64 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon W300

 L26 W300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 features 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) while the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L26 and Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L26 and the W300.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and W300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged L26 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography details
Nikon W300 Travel photography details
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Nikon W300 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 280 shots
Battery type AA Built-in
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $70 $387