Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L28

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 5 years prior to the L28 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1100 IS grades against the L28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Nikon Coolpix L28. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the L28.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and L28.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.