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Canon D10 vs Nikon L26

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon D10 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 3 years earlier than the L26 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D10 grades vs the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon L26

 D10 L26 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon D10

 L26 D10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon L26

 D10 L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 compared to the L26.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and L26 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and L26.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L26 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
31
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Nikon L26
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Nikon L26
53
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
35
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $70