Nikon L26 vs Sony W650

Below is a complete review of the Nikon L26 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced within a month of the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L26 matches up vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L26 against the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.