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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(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
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Sony WX50

 L26 WX50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon L26

 WX50 L26 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Sony WX50

 L26 WX50 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Sony WX50
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Nikon L26 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix L26Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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