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

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

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L26 ×
Canon PowerShot SD950 IS ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L26Canon PowerShot SD950 IS
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberL26SD950 IS
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9697
Width (mm)2928
Height (mm)6061
Weight (g)164164
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0743.32
Sensor width (mm)6.177.6
Sensor height (mm)4.555.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.9
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1024x768
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensNIKKORCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 5 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0035.00 - 133.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 23.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)53.7
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.310.06 - 0.36
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 DetectionContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point (Center of frame)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 to 1600)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 available in special scene mode
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 modes-Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (at center only), and Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes18 scene modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Digital Macro
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first-curtain sync only)
Flash range description-15 ft (W) / 7.9 ft (T); ISO set to Auto
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)19-
Included memory typeInternal-
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
1↑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)350240
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p HD Movies, 18 Scene Modes, Best Shot Selector, Smart Portrait System. Available in black, red or silver.-



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