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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 6 months after the WB750 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L26 matches up versus the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung WB750

 L26 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon L26

 WB750 L26 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB750

 L26 WB750 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L26 vs the WB750.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and WB750.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to offer you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
decent MP (13MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $70 $339