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Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A4000 IS

 A1400 A4000 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A1400

 A4000 IS A1400 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A4000 IS

 A1400 A4000 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Canon A4000 IS Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
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good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (175 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Canon A4000 IS Travel photography highlights
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (175 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 175 pictures
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $109 $199