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Canon A1400 vs Canon G12

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot G12 front
Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 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
  • Announced June 2013
Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
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Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A1400 and Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and G12 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1400 was released 2 years after the G12 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1400 matches up versus the G12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon G12

 A1400 G12 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon A1400

 G12 A1400 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon G12

 A1400 G12 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon G12 has proportions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 and the G12.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and G12 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and G12.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1400 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A1400 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A1400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography advice
Canon G12 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (401g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (370 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (401 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Canon G12 Landscape photography highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Canon G12 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (401 grams)
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Canon A1400 vs Canon G12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon G12
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot G12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot G12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-19
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 401g (0.88 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 161
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $600