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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 24 months prior to the L26 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS grades vs the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Nikon L26

 SD1300 IS L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 L26 SD1300 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L26

 SD1300 IS L26 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS versus Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the L26.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and L26.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L26 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Nikon L26
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L26
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Nikon Coolpix L26
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $70