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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 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 VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L26 and Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 6 months prior to the VH-410 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L26 grades vs the VH-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus VH-410

 L26 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon L26

 VH-410 L26 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus VH-410

 L26 VH-410 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 features outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L26 and the VH-410.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and VH-410 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus VH-410
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $70 $186