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Nikon L26 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon L26 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 11 months before the W730 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L26 matches up versus the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony W730

 L26 W730 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon L26

 W730 L26 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony W730

 L26 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L26 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L26 vs the W730.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and W730.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged L26 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $70 $138