Nikon L26 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L26 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 12 months before the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L26 matches up against the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L26 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L26 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older L26 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.