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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon L26 versus Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced 11 months prior to the SH-50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L26 scores versus the SH-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus SH-50

 L26 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon L26

 SH-50 L26 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus SH-50

 L26 SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L26 versus Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L26 compared to the SH-50.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and SH-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography features
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging information
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus SH-50
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $70 $300