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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 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 A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A1400 versus Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A3400 IS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 17 months after the A3400 IS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1400 matches up against the A3400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A3400 IS

 A1400 A3400 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A1400

 A3400 IS A1400 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A3400 IS

 A1400 A3400 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A3400 IS has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 versus the A3400 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and A3400 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and A3400 IS.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1400 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography highlights
Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (126g)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A3400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
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, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 180 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $230