Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-610
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L26 and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L26 was released 14 months after the TG-610 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L26 matches up vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus TG-610
| L26 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon L26
| TG-610 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus TG-610
| L26 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L26 compared to the TG-610.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and TG-610.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer L26 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L26 | Olympus TG-610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Olympus TG-610 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 210 photos |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $70 | $223 |
