Canon A1400 vs Olympus SH-3

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 3 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1400 scores against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 and the SH-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SH-3 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SH-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older A1400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.