Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5
93 Imaging
39 Features
24 Overall
33
92 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
32
Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L26 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe L26 was announced 20 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L26 grades against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony HX5
L26 | HX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Nikon L26
HX5 | L26 |
---|
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony HX5
L26 | HX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L26 versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L26 compared to the HX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and HX5.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L26 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L26 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern L26 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L26 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $70 | $275 |