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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon L26, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 14 months later than the L26 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX270 HS matches up against the L26 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon L26

 SX270 HS L26 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2012More recent by 14 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SX270 HS

 L26 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L26

 SX270 HS L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the L26.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and L26 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and L26.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L26 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L26
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 233 grams (0.51 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $284 $70