Nikon L26 vs Olympus 9000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L26 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 2 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L26 scores versus the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L26 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L26 and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L26 against the 9000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and 9000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L26 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger L26 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.