NB-6L & NB-6LH Battery Buying Guide for Resellers

The Canon NB-6L and its upgraded successor, the NB-6LH, occupy a steady niche in the camera battery market, valued at over $800 million in 2026 with a projected 3.0% CAGR through 2034 Alibaba. While primarily used for legacy PowerShot and IXUS models, the market is currently seeing a resurgence driven by vlogging and travel content creation.

Market Trends & Insights

* Rising Demand in Content Creation: Emerging markets have seen a 35% spike in search volume for replacement batteries, fueled by a trend toward "pocketable" compact cameras for travel vlogs Alibaba.

* Short Runtime Issues: Compatible cameras like the PowerShot S120 typically offer only 30–60 minutes of active use, driving a consumer trend toward purchasing multi-battery bundles and dual USB chargers Alibaba Dpreview.

* Aftermarket Dominance: Due to the scarcity of original OEM units, a robust third-party ecosystem now offers "High Capacity" variants reaching up to 1800mAh, significantly exceeding the original 940mAh/1060mAh specs Alibaba.

Technical Differences: NB-6L vs. NB-6LH

The NB-6LH is the modern standard, offering approximately 12% more capacity than the legacy NB-6L Alibaba.

Feature	NB-6L (Legacy)	NB-6LH (Upgraded)
Capacity	940 mAh	1060 mAh
Energy Output	~3.5 Wh	~3.9 Wh
Compatibility	Backward compatible	Required for newer PowerShot models

Note on Compatibility: The NB-6LH is backward compatible with all NB-6L cameras. However, the older NB-6L may trigger "low battery" warnings or fail to fit correctly in newer cameras specifically designed for the "H" variant due to its slightly different terminal design Alibaba Canon.