Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 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
- Launched August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD4000 IS was revealed 3 years before the L28 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SD4000 IS grades against the L28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L28. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon L28
SD4000 IS | L28 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SD4000 IS
L28 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L28
SD4000 IS | L28 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has got physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS and the L28.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and L28 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and L28.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to render extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 280 images |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $90 |