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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon L28
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon L28

 SD4000 IS L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 L28 SD4000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L28

 SD4000 IS L28 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and L28 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L28
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
good MP (20MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
74
good battery life (280 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix L28
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