Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced June 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2012

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Canon A1400 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1400 was launched 17 months after the L26 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1400 matches up vs the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon L26
A1400 | L26 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A1400
L26 | A1400 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon L26
A1400 | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 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 proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Canon A1400 and Nikon L26 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1400 against the L26.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and L26.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher A1400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 150 images | 200 images |
Style of battery | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $109 | $70 |