Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A1400 and Canon A4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A4000 IS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 17 months after the A4000 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1400 scores versus the A4000 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot A4000 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon A4000 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A4000 IS has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 compared to the A4000 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and A4000 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and A4000 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A1400 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.