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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Launched June 2013
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 4 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1400 scores vs the S620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S620

 A1400 S620 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 54 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A1400

 S620 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S620

 A1400 S620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 versus the S620.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and S620.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1400 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger A1400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Nikon S620
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Nikon S620 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $37