Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300
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![Canon PowerShot A1400 front Canon PowerShot A1400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-A1400.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P300 front Nikon Coolpix P300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P300/Nikon-P300-front.jpg)
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2011
- Successor is Nikon P310
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A1400 was introduced 2 years after the P300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1400 grades vs the P300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon P300
A1400 | P300 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A1400
P300 | A1400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon P300
A1400 | P300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical 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) and the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 and the P300.
![Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 size comparison Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and P300.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A1400 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger A1400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1400-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2011-05-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lb) | 189 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $109 | $500 |