Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L26
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
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39 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
24 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Released February 2012
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
(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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Here is a complete comparison of the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3400 IS grades vs the L26 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L26
| A3400 IS | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A3400 IS
| L26 | A3400 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L26
| A3400 IS | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L26 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the L26.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and L26 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and L26.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L26 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L26
lighter than competition (126g)
has touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Canon A3400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L26 Vlogging details
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
really wide (26mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $230 | $70 |
