Nikon L26 vs Sony NEX-5T

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon L26 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the L26 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The L26 was unveiled 19 months prior to the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L26 scores vs the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L26 and the NEX-5T.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The L26 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged L26 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.