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Nikon L26 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 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
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L26 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was unveiled 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L26 matches up vs the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony H20

 L26 H20 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon L26

 H20 L26 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony H20

 L26 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 has got exterior dimensions 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 Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L26 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L26 compared to the H20.

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and H20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L26 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (250g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Nikon L26 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $70 $249