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Nikon L26 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L26 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was unveiled about the same time to the W690 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L26 matches up versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony W690

 L26 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon L26

 W690 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony W690

 L26 W690 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has got outside 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 versus Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L26 and the W690.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and W690.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
27
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Sony W690
61
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 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 shots 220 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $70 $297