Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300

Below, we are comparing the Canon A1400 and Canon A2300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A2300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 17 months after the A2300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1400 grades against the A2300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot A2300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon A2300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon A2300 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 vs the A2300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and A2300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and A2300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1400 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.