Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L26

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the L26 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX130 IS grades versus the L26 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Nikon Coolpix L26. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 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 SX130 IS versus Nikon L26 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the L26.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and L26 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and L26.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.