Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L26 and Nikon D2X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L26 has external dimensions of 96 x 60 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz) (including batteries). Nikon D2X has external dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39″) and weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L26 and the Nikon D2X. Nikon L26 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 62mm narrower, 90mm shorter and 57mm thinner than Nikon D2X. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon L26 has a built-in lens but Nikon D2X doesn't. Once you put a lens on D2X, its thickness will increase significantly.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon L26 is significantly lighter (1036g ) than the Nikon D2X which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on D2X, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the D2X, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the L26.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon L26's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon D2X's 2.5 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.