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Nikon L26 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L26 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed about the same time to the W610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L26 grades vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony W610

 L26 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon L26

 W610 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony W610

 L26 W610 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 features 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) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 against the W610.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and W610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L26 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Sony W610
28
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $70 $200