Canon S90 vs Nikon L26
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Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon L26
S90 | L26 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon S90
L26 | S90 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | April 2010 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon L26
S90 | L26 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon S90 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |