Canon A1400 vs Canon S110
93 Imaging
40 Features
22 Overall
32


93 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
42
Canon A1400 vs Canon S110 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Older Model is Canon S100
- New Model is Canon S120

Canon A1400 vs Canon S110 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1400 and Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and S110 (12MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

The A1400 was released 10 months later than the S110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1400 grades vs the S110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1400 vs Canon S110 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Canon PowerShot S110. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Canon S110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon S110
A1400 | S110 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon A1400
S110 | A1400 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon S110
A1400 | S110 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A1400 vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon S110 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1400 and Canon S110 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 against the S110.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S110 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and S110.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1400 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon A1400 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon S110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot S110 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot S110 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 168 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photographs | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-5L |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $109 | $299 |