Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7100

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1400 was manufactured 17 months later than the P7100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1400 matches up vs the P7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 and the P7100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and P7100.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A1400 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon A1400 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A1400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.