Reasons to choose Coolpix L26
Released in 2012, Coolpix L26 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 164 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L26
vs Nikon Coolpix L29
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L2628 mm²
Coolpix L29- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L26 and Coolpix L29 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L26MetricCoolpix L29
16.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
164 gWeight160 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH or Lithium)Battery2 AA-size batteries
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L26 and Coolpix L29 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L29 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L26 and Coolpix L29 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix L29 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix L29
Released in 2014, Coolpix L29 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.