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Canon A810 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A810 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released around the same time to the L26 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A810 scores versus the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon L26

 A810 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A810

 L26 A810 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon L26

 A810 L26 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 versus the L26.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and L26.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Nikon L26
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography details
Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $70