Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5
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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L26 was unveiled 20 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L26 grades vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony WX5
| L26 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon L26
| WX5 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony WX5
| L26 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L26 enjoys outside 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L26 compared to the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and WX5.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern L26 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal 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 | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | 164g (0.36 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $70 | $250 |