Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6500
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
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On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 and Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1400 was unveiled 6 months later than the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1400 grades versus the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S6500
| A1400 | S6500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon A1400
| S6500 | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S6500
| A1400 | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides outside 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 S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 and the S6500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and S6500.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $109 | $170 |