Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L26

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the L26 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD980 IS scores vs the L26 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS features outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS against the L26.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and L26.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.