Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD950 IS and Nikon Coolpix L26

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD950 IS and Nikon Coolpix L26 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD950 IS ×
Nikon Coolpix L26 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD950 ISNikon Coolpix L26
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSD950 ISL26
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9796
Width (mm)2829
Height (mm)6160
Weight (g)164164
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 5 groups (including 1 aspherical element)NIKKOR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 133.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.75
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point (Center of frame)Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 available in special scene modeAuto (80 to 1600)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 15-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (at center only), and Face Detect AE-
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Digital Macro18 scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first-curtain sync only)
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description15 ft (W) / 7.9 ft (T); ISO set to Auto-
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-19
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.96-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.2-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.57-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240350
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5L2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-720p HD Movies, 18 Scene Modes, Best Shot Selector, Smart Portrait System. Available in black, red or silver.



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