Canon A1400 vs Nikon S9700

The following is a thorough review of the Canon A1400 and Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 7 months earlier than the S9700 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the A1400 scores versus the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon A1400 and Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 compared to the S9700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and S9700.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.