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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 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 S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 17 months later than the S4300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1400 matches up against the S4300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S4300

 A1400 S4300 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A1400

 S4300 A1400 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S4300

 A1400 S4300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has 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) and the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 vs the S4300.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S4300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A1400 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
has touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (150 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.38 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $109 $119