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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L26 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was launched 6 months after the PX and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L26 scores versus the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Ricoh PX

 L26 PX 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon L26

 PX L26 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Ricoh PX

 L26 PX 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L26 enjoys outside measurements 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 Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L26 against the PX.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and PX.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
27
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging information
Ricoh PX Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix L26Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $70 $329