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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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 SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 19 months prior to the L26 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L26

 SX210 IS L26 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SX210 IS

 L26 SX210 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L26

 SX210 IS L26 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the L26.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and L26 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and L26.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Nikon L26
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L26 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (220 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $226 $70