Nikon L26 vs Sony W310
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W310 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Nikon L26 vs Sony W310 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L26 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L26 was manufactured 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the L26 matches up versus the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L26 vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony W310
L26 | W310 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon L26
W310 | L26 |
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Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony W310
L26 | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 provides external 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L26 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L26 versus the W310.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and W310.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger L26 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 137 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $70 | $150 |