Canon A1400 vs Nikon D3

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A1400 vs Nikon D3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and D3 (12MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and D3 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The A1400 was announced 5 years later than the D3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A1400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1400 matches up against the D3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Nikon D3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Nikon D3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 offers outside 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 D3 has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 compared to the D3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and D3 is 93 and 50 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and D3.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1400 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon A1400 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A1400 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.