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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced June 2013
Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A1400 and Canon A3000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and A3000 IS (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 3 years after the A3000 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1400 grades vs the A3000 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A3000 IS

 A1400 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A1400

 A3000 IS A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A3000 IS

 A1400 A3000 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 compared to the A3000 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and A3000 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and A3000 IS.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A1400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
32
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography factors
Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A3000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 150 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch cost $109 $240