Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010
Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and A3100 IS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1400 was unveiled 3 years later than the A3100 IS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1400 scores versus the A3100 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot A3100 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon A3100 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A3100 IS
A1400 | A3100 IS | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A1400
A3100 IS | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A3100 IS
A1400 | A3100 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A3100 IS has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1400 vs the A3100 IS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and A3100 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and A3100 IS.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3100 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-8L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $109 | $159 |