Nikon Coolpix
L26
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S3300

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix L26 vs Nikon Coolpix S3500

Nikon Coolpix S3300

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Nikon Coolpix L26

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S3300

Size
 Really small
Super compact 95x58x19 mm
Thickness
 Thin
0.7"
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix L26

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix L26

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon L26
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the L26's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 200 shots vs 180 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
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Advantages of the Nikon S3300
Size Significantly smaller 95x58x19 mm vs 96x60x29 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.7" vs 1.1"
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 More than 30% thinner
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The S3300's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Weight Lighter 128 g vs 164 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $68.00 vs $97.00
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 The best price we've seen is $29 cheaper (around 30% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix L26
40 vs 51
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S3300.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
L26:$97.00
S3300:$68.00
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
L26:200 shots
S3300:180 shots
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps
Zoom Poor zoom Help
L26:5x
S3300:6x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Compact

$90
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the PowerShot A2300 IS vs the Coolpix L26
Compare the PowerShot A2300 IS vs the Coolpix S3300
Nikon Coolpix L27

Nikon Coolpix L27

Compact

$89
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix L27 vs the Coolpix L26
Compare the Coolpix L27 vs the Coolpix S3300
Nikon Coolpix S4300

Nikon Coolpix S4300

Compact

$117
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix S4300 vs the Coolpix L26
Compare the Coolpix S4300 vs the Coolpix S3300
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Travel zoom

$90
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the PowerShot A3400 IS vs the Coolpix L26
Compare the PowerShot A3400 IS vs the Coolpix S3300
Nikon Coolpix L28

Nikon Coolpix L28

Compact

$97
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix L28 vs the Coolpix L26
Compare the Coolpix L28 vs the Coolpix S3300
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$119 - $123
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Coolpix L26
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Coolpix S3300
Nikon Coolpix S2600

Nikon Coolpix S2600

Compact

$136 - $163
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Compare the Coolpix S2600 vs the Coolpix L26
Compare the Coolpix S2600 vs the Coolpix S3300

Nikon Coolpix L26 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot A810

Canon PowerShot A810

Compact

$72 - $95
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the PowerShot A810 vs the Coolpix L26
Nikon Coolpix L25

Nikon Coolpix L25

Compact

$70
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Sensor size Significantly smaller sensor
Compare the Coolpix L25 vs the Coolpix L26
Sony DSC-S5000

Sony DSC-S5000

Compact

$105 - $141
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the DSC-S5000 vs the Coolpix L26

Nikon Coolpix S3300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S3500

Nikon Coolpix S3500

Compact

$117
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix S3500 vs the Coolpix S3300
Nikon Coolpix S2700

Nikon Coolpix S2700

Compact

$127
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Battery life Longer battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix S2700 vs the Coolpix S3300

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