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Canon A1400 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A1400 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 4 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1400 matches up vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony G3

 A1400 G3 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon A1400

 G3 A1400 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony G3

 A1400 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 features outside 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 Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 and Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 vs the G3.

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and G3.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A1400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Sony G3
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Sony G3
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (150 shots)
no Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Sony G3
28
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $200