Nikon L26 vs Ricoh G700SE

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L26 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 16 months after the G700SE making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L26 grades vs the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the L26 vs the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent L26 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.