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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Nikon L26 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the L26 matches up against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung SL820

 L26 SL820 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon L26

 SL820 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung SL820

 L26 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 features exterior 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon L26 versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L26 and the SL820.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and SL820.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern L26 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Samsung SL820
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
37
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $70 $280