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Canon S90 vs Nikon L26

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Later Model is Canon S95
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S90 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and L26 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was brought out 22 months prior to the L26 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S90 grades vs the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon L26

 S90 L26 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon S90

 L26 S90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012April 2010Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon L26

 S90 L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S90 vs the L26.

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and L26.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L26 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography highlights
Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography factors
Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
63
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging info
Nikon L26 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot S90Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-08 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 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 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $70