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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX710 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 SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon L26, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 2 years later than the L26 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS scores vs the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon L26

 SX700 HS L26 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SX700 HS

 L26 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L26

 SX700 HS L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS against the L26.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and L26 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and L26.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX700 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Nikon L26 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others in class (269g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $70