Nikon L26 vs Sony TF1

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L26 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L26 grades versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Nikon L26 and Sony TF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L26 versus the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and TF1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.