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Canon A1400 vs Canon A800

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot A800 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 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 A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1400 and Canon A800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and A800 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 2 years after the A800 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1400 grades against the A800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A800

 A1400 A800 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon A1400

 A800 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A800

 A1400 A800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A800 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1400 and the A800.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and A800 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and A800.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer A1400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Canon A800
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Canon A800 Sports photography info
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good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
29
comes with tracking focus
great battery (300 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Canon A800 Travel photography information
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery (300 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Canon A800 Landscape photography highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
great battery (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Canon A800 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
24
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon A800
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot A800
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot A800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 3
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 186 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch price $109 $90