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Canon N vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon N vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon N vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon N vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 12 months after the L26 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N matches up versus the L26 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon L26

 N L26 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon N

 L26 N 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon L26

 N L26 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N provides outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the N compared to the L26.

Canon N vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N and L26.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L26 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern N should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Nikon L26
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Nikon L26 Vlogging info
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic jack
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon N vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G touch TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 200 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $70