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Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A2300

 A1400 A2300 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A1400

 A2300 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A2300

 A1400 A2300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Canon A2300
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Canon A2300
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Canon A2300
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Canon A2300
62
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Canon A2300
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Canon A2300 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A2300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A2300
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A2300
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A2300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 150 shots 210 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $139