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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 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 VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon L26 versus Olympus VG-110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 12 months after the VG-110 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L26 grades versus the VG-110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus VG-110

 L26 VG-110 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon L26

 VG-110 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus VG-110

 L26 VG-110 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L26 compared to the VG-110.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and VG-110 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and VG-110.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L26 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger L26 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (170 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
28
fairly wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (170 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
fairly wide (27mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus VG-110
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 170 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $70 $150