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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 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 SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 4 years later than the L26 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the L26 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon L26

 SX720 HS L26 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2012Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SX720 HS

 L26 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon L26

 SX720 HS L26 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon L26 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the L26.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and L26 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and L26.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
47
manual focus
MP count decent (20.3MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Nikon L26
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L26
67
lighter than competitors (270g)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 shots 200 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-13L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $379 $70