Canon A1400 vs Olympus FE-4000

Below, we are matching up the Canon A1400 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 3 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A1400 scores vs the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 versus the FE-4000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and FE-4000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.