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Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7040
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L26 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 2 years after the 7040 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L26 grades against the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus 7040

 L26 7040 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon L26

 7040 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus 7040

 L26 7040 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L26 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L26 versus Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L26 and the 7040.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and 7040.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger L26 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Olympus 7040 Sports photography info
27
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Olympus 7040
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus 7040
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus Stylus 7040
Otherwise known as - mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $70 $299