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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 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 A3500 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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1400 versus Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 6 months later than the A3500 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A1400 scores vs the A3500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A3500 IS

 A1400 A3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A1400

 A3500 IS A1400 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A3500 IS

 A1400 A3500 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with 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 A3500 IS has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 compared to the A3500 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and A3500 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and A3500 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography highlights
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (135g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography features
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
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decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $115