Canon G11 vs Nikon L26

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon G11 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and L26 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was unveiled 3 years prior to the L26 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G11 grades versus the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon G11 and Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G11 versus the L26.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and L26 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and L26.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L26 will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.