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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
24 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 6 months before the L26 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores against the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L26

          

          

            
 SD4500 IS L26 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD4500 IS

          

          

            
 L26 SD4500 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L26

          

          

            
 SD4500 IS L26 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon L26 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS against the L26.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and L26.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

            Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
19
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
47
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L26 Sports photography info
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 good MP (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L26 Travel photography info
55
 has built in flash
 great reach (360mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
31
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
37
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L26 Vlogging information
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix L26
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-9L 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $70