Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon L26
SD4000 IS | L26 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD4000 IS
L26 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L26
SD4000 IS | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon L26 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |