Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 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)
- 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
- Launched January 2013

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1400 was manufactured 5 months after the L28 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1400 scores vs the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix L28. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon L28
A1400 | L28 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A1400
L28 | A1400 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon L28
A1400 | L28 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 compared to the L28.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and L28 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and L28.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | 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 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 174g (0.38 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
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 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 photographs | 280 photographs |
Battery style | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $109 | $90 |