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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 4 months after the S3500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1400 matches up versus the S3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S3500

 A1400 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon A1400

 S3500 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S3500

 A1400 S3500 
RevealedJune 2013February 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1400 and Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A1400 against the S3500.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S3500.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
28
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $109 $85