Canon G12 vs Nikon L26
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2012
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Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G12 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and L26 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G12 was brought out 12 months earlier than the L26 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G12 matches up versus the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon L26
| G12 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon G12
| L26 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon L26
| G12 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G12 features physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G12 against the L26.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and L26 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and L26.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon L26 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $600 | $70 |