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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Launched June 2013
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A1400 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1400 was unveiled 19 months prior to the S33 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1400 matches up against the S33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S33

 A1400 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A1400

 S33 A1400 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S33

 A1400 S33 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 versus the S33.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and S33.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A1400 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon A1400 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A1400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (13MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography factors
Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
32
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
environment sealing
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Nikon S33 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $150