Nikon L26 vs Sony WX5

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.