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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the L26 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L26

 SD960 IS L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD960 IS

 L26 SD960 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L26

 SD960 IS L26 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS versus the L26.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and L26.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Nikon L26 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography features
Nikon L26 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix L26
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery form - AA
Battery model NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $70