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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released February 2012
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 14 months later than the WB700 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 grades vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung WB700

 L26 WB700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012December 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon L26

 WB700 L26 
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB700

 L26 WB700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 offers external measurements 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L26 and the WB700.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and WB700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer L26 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Samsung WB700
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
28
MP count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $70 $300