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Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The L26 was introduced 10 months earlier than the EX2F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 matches up versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung EX2F

 L26 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon L26

 EX2F L26 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2012Newer by 10 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung EX2F

 L26 EX2F 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 and the EX2F.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L26 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon L26 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L26 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $70 $478