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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2013
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 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
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 19 months after the L26 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the N Facebook ready grades vs the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Nikon L26

 N Facebook ready L26 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2012Newer by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 L26 N Facebook ready 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon L26

 N Facebook ready L26 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready enjoys outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the N Facebook ready and the L26.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and L26.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent N Facebook ready will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography factors
Nikon L26 Street photography factors
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Sports photography with Nikon L26
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography info
Nikon L26 Travel photography info
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging features
Nikon L26 Vlogging features
73
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing mic jack
28
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $70