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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 11 months before the L28 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS scores versus the L28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon L28

 A4000 IS L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A4000 IS

 L28 A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L28

 A4000 IS L28 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS against the L28.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and L28.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon L28 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L28 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L28 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (175 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
good MP (20MP)
good battery (280 shots)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (175 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery (280 shots)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L28 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (175 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (20MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
29
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type 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 surface 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 175 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $90