Canon A1400 vs Canon A3400 IS

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Canon PowerShot A3400 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Canon A3400 IS Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon A1400 versus Canon A3400 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.