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Nikon COOLPIX L26 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:164 gBattery life (CIPA):200 shots

Nikon COOLPIX L26 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

Score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

3.7

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of cameras
3.7

Technical score

Technical score
3.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

2.8

Photo Features

18%

3.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

3.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 92% of cameras
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 1,939 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 83% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX L26

Technical score
Technical score
3.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

2.8

Photo Features

18%

3.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

3.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

3.7
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 1,939 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX L26 has a popularity score of 10, which is higher than 91.7% of cameras.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

4.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.0
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.1 MP, which is lower than that of 53.3% of cameras and equal to that of 7.9% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.33 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.33 µm
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.33 µm, which are smaller than those in 88.2% of cameras and the same size as those in 3.6% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
30 Mbps
Video bitrate
30 Mbps
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 30 Mbps which is higher than that of 48.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
â–² Better than 78% of models
This camera supports 4:2:2 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.1% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
164 g
Weight
164 g
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 164 g which is lighter than 85.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.4% of cameras.
Width
96 mm
Width
96 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 96 mm which is narrower than 89.7% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Height
59.7 mm
Height
59.7 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 59.7 mm which is shorter than 80.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
Thickness
28.8 mm
Thickness
28.8 mm
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 28.8 mm which is thinner than 79.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
200 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
200 shots
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 200 shots, which is shorter than that of 90.5% of cameras and equal to that of 3.8% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
Uses 2x AA batteries.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX L26 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 231 g lighter
    Weight
    164 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (164 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    164 g vs 395 g
  • 23.9 mm narrower
    Width
    96 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 14.2 mm shorter body
    Height
    59.7 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59.7 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59.7 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 17.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28.8 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28.8 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28.8 mm vs 46 mm
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX L26 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 7.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Nikon COOLPIX L26
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX L26 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.57 vs 8.000).
    8.57 vs 8
  • 5.18x more popular
    Nikon COOLPIX L26 is more popular than the average camera (10 vs 1.9).
    10 vs 1.93
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX L26 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 7.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Nikon COOLPIX L26
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX L26 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.57 vs 8.000).
    8.57 vs 8
  • 5.18x more popular
    Nikon COOLPIX L26 is more popular than the average camera (10 vs 1.9).
    10 vs 1.93
  • 231 g lighter
    Weight
    164 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (164 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    164 g vs 395 g
  • 23.9 mm narrower
    Width
    96 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 14.2 mm shorter body
    Height
    59.7 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59.7 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59.7 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 17.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    28.8 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (28.8 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    28.8 mm vs 46 mm
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.02 GB
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.02 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.01 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.33 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.33 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 130 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    200 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (200 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    200 shots vs 330 shots
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Nikon COOLPIX L26 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.96 vs 6.2).
    5.96 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.01 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.33 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.33 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 130 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    200 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (200 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    200 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,939 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX L26

  • Extremely easy to use, making it ideal for beginners and children
  • Compact, lightweight, and pocketable design
  • Uses standard, easy-to-find AA batteries
  • Good color reproduction and bright images in well-lit conditions
  • Large 3.0-inch LCD screen for its price point
  • Highly affordable and budget-friendly

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX L26

  • Cheap, plastic build quality with a brittle feel
  • Inconsistent image quality and noticeable noise, especially at higher ISOs
  • Lack of manual controls, including the inability to override ISO speed
  • Slow overall performance and focusing speed
  • No image stabilization, leading to blurry shots in low light
  • Short battery life when using standard alkaline batteries
  • Macro mode has a limited 10cm minimum focusing distance

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix L26 is a compact point-and-shoot featuring a 16.1-megapixel CCD sensor and a 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (26-130mm equivalent). It focuses on simplicity with a 3-inch LCD screen, 720p HD video recording, and a convenient power source of two AA batteries. Main pros include its highly portable lightweight design, dedicated movie record button, and Easy Auto Mode for effortless operation. However, it lacks manual exposure controls, lacks optical image stabilisation (using electronic VR instead), and suffers from slow shot-to-shot recycling times due to the AA battery power.

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