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Canon A1400 vs Canon G11

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot G11 front
Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Later Model is Canon G12
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Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Canon G11, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and G11 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and G11 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A1400 was announced 3 years later than the G11 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1400 matches up vs the G11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon G11

 A1400 G11 
IntroducedJune 2013December 2009More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon A1400

 G11 A1400 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon G11

 A1400 G11 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon G11 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 and the G11.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and G11 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and G11.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A1400 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon A1400 will give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher A1400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Canon G11 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography details
Canon G11 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (375 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Canon G11 Sports photography info
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Canon G11 Travel photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (375g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (150 shots)
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Canon G11 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (375g)
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Canon A1400 vs Canon G11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon G11
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot G11
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot G11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-12-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 375 grams (0.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 169
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $600