Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon L26

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the L26 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the L26 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Nikon Coolpix L26. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside measurements 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 specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the L26.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and L26 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and L26.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L26 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.