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Nikon L26 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(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
  • Released February 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon L26 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 3 years after the W220 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L26 matches up against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony W220

 L26 W220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon L26

 W220 L26 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony W220

 L26 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L26 against the W220.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and W220.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L26 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L26 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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