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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L26 and Olympus VG-170 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L26 ×
Olympus VG-170 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L26Olympus VG-170
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberL26VG-170
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)96104
Width (mm)2922
Height (mm)6063
Weight (g)164147
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)16.114
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.44
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-0.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensNIKKOROlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 23.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.310.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
1↑Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectionCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 to 1600)Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings-
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)-1/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes18 scene modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description-ISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1934
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Connections (extended)-
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-0.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p HD Movies, 18 Scene Modes, Best Shot Selector, Smart Portrait System. Available in black, red or silver.Digital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.



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