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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 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
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L26 versus Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L26 scores against the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus SH-1

 L26 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon L26

 SH-1 L26 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2012Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus SH-1

 L26 SH-1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 comes with exterior measurements 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-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 versus Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L26 and the SH-1.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and SH-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older L26 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Olympus SH-1 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
49
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging information
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
37
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 380 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $70 $349