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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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 TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 11 months before the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L26 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L26 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon L26

 TG-830 iHS L26 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L26 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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 select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L26 and the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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