Canon A1400 vs Canon D20
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Canon A1400 vs Canon D20 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced June 2013

Canon A1400 vs Canon D20 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Canon D20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and D20 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1400 was released within a month of the D20 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1400 matches up versus the D20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1400 vs Canon D20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Canon PowerShot D20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Canon D20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon D20
A1400 | D20 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A1400
D20 | A1400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon D20
A1400 | D20 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Canon D20 has proportions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Canon A1400 vs Canon D20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1400 and the D20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and D20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and D20.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A1400 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

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Canon A1400 vs Canon D20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot D20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $109 | $299 |