Canon A1400 vs Nikon S8200

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A1400 and Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 23 months later than the S8200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1400 grades against the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has got outer measurements 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 S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 vs the S8200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and S8200.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A1400 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.