Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26
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93 Imaging
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and L26 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the L26 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1100 IS scores against the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon L26
A1100 IS | L26 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A1100 IS
L26 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L26
A1100 IS | L26 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L26 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS vs the L26.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and L26.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $160 | $70 |