Canon NB Battery Series Compatibility Chart

Canon’s NB battery series is primarily used in compact digital cameras, including the PowerShot and IXUS / Digital IXUS ranges.

Although many NB batteries are now discontinued, they remain extremely relevant due to the large number of legacy Canon compact cameras still in use.

This compatibility chart helps you quickly identify which Canon cameras use each NB battery type, avoiding confusion between similarly named models.

What Is the Canon NB Battery Series?

The NB series was Canon’s standard rechargeable lithium-ion battery lineup for compact cameras from the early 2000s through the late 2010s.

NB batteries are typically:

• Smaller in size
• Lower voltage than LP-E or BP batteries
• Not interchangeable between different NB models

Each NB battery is designed for specific camera generations, making correct identification essential.

Canon NB Battery Series Compatibility Chart

Canon NB-1L

Series – IXUS
Model – IXUS V, IXUS V2, IXUS V3, IXUS 300, IXUS 330, IXUS 400, IXUS 430, IXUS 500

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot S100, PowerShot S110, PowerShot S200, PowerShot S230, PowerShot S300, PowerShot S330, PowerShot S400, PowerShot S410, PowerShot S500

Canon NB-2L / NB-2LH

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot G7, PowerShot G9, PowerShot S30, PowerShot S40, PowerShot S45, PowerShot S50, PowerShot S60, PowerShot S70, PowerShot S80

Series – EOS / Rebel
Model – EOS 350D, EOS 400D, Digital Rebel XT, Digital Rebel XTi

Series – DC
Model – DC301, DC310, DC320, DC330, DC410, DC420

Canon NB-3L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot SD10, PowerShot SD20, PowerShot SD100, PowerShot SD110

Canon NB-4L

Series – IXUS
Model – IXUS 30, IXUS 40, IXUS 50, IXUS 55, IXUS 60, IXUS 65, IXUS 70, IXUS 75, IXUS 80 IS

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot SD30, PowerShot SD40, PowerShot SD50, PowerShot SD600, PowerShot SD630, PowerShot SD750, PowerShot SD770 IS

Canon NB-5L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot G10, PowerShot G11, PowerShot G12, PowerShot SX200 IS, PowerShot SX210 IS, PowerShot SX220 HS, PowerShot SX230 HS

Series – IXUS
Model – IXUS 860 IS, IXUS 870 IS, IXUS 900 Ti, IXUS 970 IS, IXUS 980 IS

Canon NB-6L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot SX240 HS, PowerShot SX260 HS, PowerShot SX270 HS, PowerShot SX280 HS, PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon NB-7L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot G10, PowerShot G11, PowerShot G12, PowerShot SX30 IS, PowerShot SX40 HS

Canon NB-8L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot A2200, PowerShot A3000 IS, PowerShot A3100 IS

Canon NB-9L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot SX110 IS, PowerShot SX120 IS

Canon NB-10L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot G1 X, PowerShot SX40 HS

Canon NB-11L / NB-11LH

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A2400 IS, PowerShot A2500, PowerShot A2600, PowerShot A3400 IS, PowerShot A3500 IS

Canon NB-12L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot N100

Canon NB-13L

Series – PowerShot
Model – PowerShot G1 X Mark II, PowerShot G5 X, PowerShot G7 X, PowerShot G7 X Mark II, PowerShot G9 X, PowerShot SX620 HS, PowerShot SX720 HS

Notes on NB Battery Compatibility

• NB batteries are not cross-compatible unless explicitly listed (e.g. NB-2L vs NB-2LH)
• “H” versions indicate higher capacity, not a different battery shape
• Many third-party replacements exist, but original Canon batteries offer the most reliable performance

Summary

The Canon NB battery series powered an entire generation of Canon compact cameras. While newer Canon models have transitioned to the LP-E series, NB batteries remain essential for photographers maintaining or reselling older PowerShot and IXUS cameras.

For DSLR and mirrorless cameras, refer to the Canon LP-E Battery Series Compatibility Chart.
For video and cinema cameras, see the Canon BP Battery Series Compatibility Chart.