Canon A1400 vs Canon A800
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 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)
- 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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot A800. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon A800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A800
A1400 | A800 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon A1400
A800 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A800
A1400 | A800 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Canon A1400 and Canon A800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and A800 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1400 vs Canon A800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot A800 | |
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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 |