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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A1400 and Canon A3200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A3200 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 2 years after the A3200 IS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1400 scores against the A3200 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A3200 IS

 A1400 A3200 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A1400

 A3200 IS A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A3200 IS

 A1400 A3200 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A3200 IS has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 and Canon A3200 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 vs the A3200 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and A3200 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and A3200 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A1400 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography details
Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography details
Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A3200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A3200 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 174g (0.38 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $230