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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon L26 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 11 months earlier than the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L26 scores versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung WB30F

 L26 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L26

 WB30F L26 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB30F

 L26 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L26 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 against the WB30F.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and WB30F.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $70 $180