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Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 7 months after the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L26 grades versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony HX7V

 L26 HX7V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon L26

 HX7V L26 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony HX7V

 L26 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L26 vs the HX7V.

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and HX7V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher L26 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $70 $499