Canon A1400 vs Nikon P100
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P100 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary Canon A1400 vs Nikon P100 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A1400 versus Nikon P100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1400 was unveiled 3 years after the P100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1400 matches up against the P100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The full galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon P100
| A1400 | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon A1400
| P100 | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon P100
| A1400 | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has exterior 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) while the Nikon P100 has sizing of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 versus the P100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and P100 is 93 and 68 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and P100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A1400 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 481g (1.06 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $109 | $400 |
