Canon G16 vs Nikon L26

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon G16 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and L26 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and L26 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was announced 23 months after the L26 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G16 grades against the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 compared to the L26.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and L26 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and L26.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L26 will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger G16 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.