Canon A1400 vs Canon A810

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 and Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A810 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 17 months after the A810 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1400 scores against the A810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Canon PowerShot A810. The full galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Canon A810 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon A810 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 against the A810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and A810 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and A810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer A1400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.