Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") offer different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A1400 was manufactured 17 months later than the S30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1400 grades against the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S30
A1400 | S30 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon A1400
S30 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S30
A1400 | S30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 features 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) while the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 compared to the S30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S30.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1400 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon A1400 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A1400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
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 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $109 | $119 |