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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released February 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L26 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 23 months before the WB35F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L26 scores vs the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung WB35F

 L26 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon L26

 WB35F L26 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB35F

 L26 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 provides external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L26 versus the WB35F.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and WB35F.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L26 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
28
relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $70 $130