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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was unveiled 14 months after the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the L26 scores versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony WX10

 L26 WX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon L26

 WX10 L26 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony WX10

 L26 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L26 versus the WX10.

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher L26 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Sony WX10
27
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $70 $200