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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 24 months later than the L26 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX600 HS grades versus the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon L26

 SX600 HS L26 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SX600 HS

 L26 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L26

 SX600 HS L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS and the L26.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and L26.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L26
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L26 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others (188g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L26
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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