Canon A1400 vs Nikon S31

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1400 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A1400 was announced at a similar time to the S31 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1400 scores versus the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got 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) and the Nikon S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1400 versus Nikon S31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 against the S31.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S31.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A1400 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon A1400 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.