Canon vs Nikon:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Canon had more branded searches than Nikon among camera brands in New Zealand. Canon was estimated to have 27K branded searches compared to Nikon’s 6.8K, and held a 21.4% Share of Search versus Nikon’s 5.4%.
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Which is more popular in search, Canon or Nikon?
Compare the camera brands New Zealand photographers and creators buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Canon, Nikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sony | Canon | Fujifilm | GoPro | Insta360 | Nikon | Panasonic Lumix | OM System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.2% | 22.1% | 12.5% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.5% | 22% | 12.3% | 15.3% | 7.8% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.9% | 20.7% | 13% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.9% | 22% | 13.7% | 15.7% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.1% | 21% | 12.3% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 21.5% | 12.5% | 14.3% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.2% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 13.3% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 35% | 20.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 36% | 21.5% | 12.3% | 12.9% | 9% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 0.66% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 22.5% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.7% | 21.4% | 13.9% | 12.5% | 10% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Canon and Nikon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Canon was ahead of Nikon in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Canon’s estimated Share of Search among camera brands in New Zealand moved from 22.1% to 21.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 26.3K to 27K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nikon’s estimated Share of Search among camera brands in New Zealand moved from 5.8% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camera brands in August 2026?
1 change
In August 2026, Canon lost estimated Share of Search among camera brands in New Zealand, from 22.5% to 21.4%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canon’s and Nikon’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Canon
25 branded search terms
- canon
- canon 8d
- canon camera
- canon co nz
- canon digital cameras
- canon g7x
- canon g7x mark2
- canon gx7
- canon ink
- canon lens
- canon mirrorless
- canon near me
- canon nz
- canon online
- canon powershot
- canon powershot sx740
- canon printer
- canon r10
- canon r5
- canon r6 mark ii
- canon r7
- canon selphy cp1500
- canon sx740
- canon sx740 hs
- canon toner
Nikon
20 branded search terms
- nikon
- nikon aw100
- nikon camera
- nikon coolpix
- nikon d3500
- nikon d5600
- nikon d850
- nikon lens
- nikon mirrorless
- nikon near me
- nikon nz
- nikon online
- nikon p1000
- nikon z5
- nikon z50
- nikon z50 ii
- nikon z6iii
- nikon z8
- nikon zf
- nikon zfc
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