Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3600
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
Portability
96 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
38
96 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
38
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
Canon A1400
(Full Review)
(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
- Released June 2013
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014
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On this page, we are comparing the Canon A1400 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1400 scores versus the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S3600
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A1400
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S3600
| A1400 | S3600 | |||
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| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2014 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1400 vs the S3600.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S3600.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street photography with Nikon S3600
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Canon A1400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (150 shots)
missing Timelapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $109 | $200 |