Nikon L26 vs Sony S950
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24 Overall
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17 Overall
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Nikon L26 vs Sony S950 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 - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon L26 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L26 was introduced 2 years after the S950 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L26 scores vs the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony S950
| L26 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon L26
| S950 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony S950
| L26 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon L26 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L26 has got outside measurements 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L26 and the S950.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and S950.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger L26 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon L26 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $70 | $130 |