Nikon L26 vs Sony W370

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon L26 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L26 scores vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L26 enjoys outer 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L26 against the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and W370.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger L26 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.