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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 11 months earlier than the L28 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1300 grades against the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon L28

 A1300 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A1300

 L28 A1300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon L28

 A1300 L28 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 against the L28.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and L28.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L28 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
33
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery life (280 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Nikon L28 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 174g (0.38 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 280 pictures
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $119 $90