Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3300

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon A1400 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 17 months after the S3300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A1400 scores vs the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 vs the S3300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S3300.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.