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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon L26, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 7 years after the L26 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1000 grades vs the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon L26

 A1000 L26 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2012More modern by 85 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon A1000

 L26 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon L26

 A1000 L26 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1000 vs the L26.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and L26 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and L26.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
52
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Nikon L26 Sports photography features
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
Nikon L26 Travel photography information
73
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Nikon L26 Vlogging info
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon L26
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-18 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 250 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $477 $70