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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Nikon L26
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon L26

 A1100 IS L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A1100 IS

 L26 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L26

 A1100 IS L26 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Nikon L26 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L26 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix L26
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