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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced around the same time to the L26 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the L26 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon L26

 A4000 IS L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon A4000 IS

 L26 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L26

 A4000 IS L26 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the L26.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and L26.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (175 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L26
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (175 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (175 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Nikon L26 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 175 photos 200 photos
Style of battery 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 $70