Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-340

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A1400 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 18 months after the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1400 matches up against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 compared to the VR-340.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and VR-340.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1400 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.