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Nikon L26 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L26 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 11 months before the W710 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L26 scores vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony W710

 L26 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon L26

 W710 L26 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony W710

 L26 W710 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L26 and the W710.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and W710.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged L26 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Sony W710
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Sony W710
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Sony W710
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $70 $90