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Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 grades against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony S2000

 L26 S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon L26

 S2000 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony S2000

 L26 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 against the S2000.

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and S2000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L26 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent L26 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 164 grams (0.36 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $70 $225