Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26
94 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
24 Overall
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Released February 2012
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Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe A3000 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the L26 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS grades against the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon L26
| A3000 IS | L26 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A3000 IS
| L26 | A3000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L26
| A3000 IS | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has measurements 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 dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS against the L26.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and L26.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 | - | 200 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $240 | $70 |