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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon L26

 A1400 L26 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A1400

 L26 A1400 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon L26

 A1400 L26 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Nikon L26 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography info
Nikon L26 Travel photography info
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Nikon L26 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix L26
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