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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out very close to the L26 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 matches up vs the L26 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon L26

 A1300 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A1300

 L26 A1300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon L26

 A1300 L26 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 vs the L26.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and L26.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Nikon L26 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Nikon L26
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Nikon L26 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 200 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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