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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon L28
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled 11 months before the L28 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3400 IS scores vs the L28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon L28

 A3400 IS L28 
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A3400 IS

 L28 A3400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L28

 A3400 IS L28 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS versus the L28.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and L28.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L28 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Nikon L28 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L28 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L28 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L28 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
29
really wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 126g (0.28 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $90