Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50
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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon L26 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L26 was announced very close to the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L26 matches up versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony WX50
L26 | WX50 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon L26
WX50 | L26 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony WX50
L26 | WX50 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L26 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L26 versus the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and WX50.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 240 shots |
Style 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $70 | $250 |