Canon A1400 vs Canon S200

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A1400 versus Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and S200 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1400 was introduced 8 months earlier than the S200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1400 grades versus the S200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Canon PowerShot S200. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Canon S200 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 provides outside measurements 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 S200 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1400 versus Canon S200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 vs the S200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and S200 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S200.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1400 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon A1400 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A1400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.