Canon A1400 vs Nikon P310

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1400 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 13 months after the P310 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1400 matches up versus the P310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1400 vs the P310.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and P310.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A1400 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.