Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon L26 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was unveiled 2 years after the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L26 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the L26 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L26 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer L26 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.