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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 18 months prior to the L26 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD4000 IS grades against the L26 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon L26

 SD4000 IS L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 L26 SD4000 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L26

 SD4000 IS L26 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS features outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the L26.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and L26.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L26
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L26
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $70