Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot A3500 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon A3500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A3500 IS
A1400 | A3500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A1400
A3500 IS | A1400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A3500 IS
A1400 | A3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Canon A1400 versus Canon A3500 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | |
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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 |