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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
32

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Nikon L26
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L26
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Nikon L26 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon 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