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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 4 months after the L26 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades versus the L26 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon L26

 SX150 IS L26 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SX150 IS

 L26 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L26

 SX150 IS L26 
RevealedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the L26.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and L26 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and L26.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Nikon L26 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L26 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L26
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 130 photos 200 photos
Battery format AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $70