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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 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 A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A3300 IS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 2 years later than the A3300 IS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1400 matches up vs the A3300 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A3300 IS

 A1400 A3300 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A1400

 A3300 IS A1400 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A3300 IS

 A1400 A3300 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A3300 IS has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 and the A3300 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and A3300 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and A3300 IS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer A1400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
32
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 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 pictures 230 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $200