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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Released June 2013
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1400 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 3 years later than the S6000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1400 matches up against the S6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S6000

 A1400 S6000 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A1400

 S6000 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S6000

 A1400 S6000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has physical dimensions 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 S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1400 versus Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 and the S6000.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and S6000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A1400 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Nikon S6000 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6000 Sports photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
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really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $300