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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L26, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 11 months before the L26 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX220 HS grades against the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon L26

 SX220 HS L26 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SX220 HS

 L26 SX220 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L26

 SX220 HS L26 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS and the L26.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and L26 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and L26.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX220 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L26
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L26
 Canon SX220 HSNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon SX220 HS Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" 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 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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