Canon G15 vs Nikon L26
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary Canon G15 vs Nikon L26 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G15 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and L26 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G15 was launched 8 months after the L26 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G15 grades vs the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 & Nikon Coolpix L26. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon L26
| G15 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon G15
| L26 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon L26
| G15 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G15 and Nikon L26 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 against the L26.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and L26 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and L26.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon L26 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern G15 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 200 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $70 |