Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon L26
A1000 | L26 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | February 2012 | More modern by 85 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon A1000
L26 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon L26
A1000 | L26 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon L26 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and L26 is 86 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |