Canon vs Sharp:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sharp had more branded searches than Canon among calculator brands in New Zealand. Sharp had about 50 branded searches, while Canon had 30. Sharp made up 1.5% of all calculator brand searches we track, and Canon accounted for 0.91%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calculator brands, Sharp appeared in four of the five answers and Canon in one. Sharp was mentioned before Canon in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sharp, about 67% more searches than Canon
Who does AI mention more?
Sharp, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Canon in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Sharp, named ahead of Canon in every answer
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Top calculator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sharp was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Canon was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sharp was listed before Canon in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Casio1st- Sharp2nd
Texas Instruments3rd
Canon4th
HP5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Casio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sharp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Texas Instruments2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- HP2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Canon1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about calculator brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which calculator brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best calculator brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best calculator brand in New Zealand for school maths?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scientific calculator nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“graphics calculator nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Canon or Sharp more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canon and Sharp by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five calculator brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sharp, Canon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Casio | Texas Instruments | HP | Sharp | Canon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.8% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 0.77% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.8% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.8% | 20.3% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 85% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.6% | 12% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.3% | 14.4% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.5% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 75% | 18.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.8% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.7% | 16% | 7.2% | 1% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.2% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 0.93% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.7% | 11.8% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.91% |
How has the Canon and Sharp comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sharp took it in January 2026, Canon took it in July 2026, Sharp took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canon’s share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 0.91%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp’s share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand moved from 0.77% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand calculator brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Canon gained share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand, from 0.31% to 0.91%.
In September 2026, Sharp gained share of searches among calculator brands in New Zealand, from 0.93% to 1.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canon’s and Sharp’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.
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