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Canon A1400 vs Canon D30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot D30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Canon D30
(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
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A1400 and Canon D30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and D30 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the D30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1400 grades vs the D30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon D30

 A1400 D30 

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A1400

 D30 A1400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon D30

 A1400 D30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon D30 has dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 against the D30.

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and D30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and D30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1400 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A1400 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Canon D30 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Canon D30 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon D30
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot D30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot D30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - PureColor II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 images 300 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $109 $329