Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S4300
A1400 | S4300 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A1400
S4300 | A1400 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S4300
A1400 | S4300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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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 |