Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon P340

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon P340, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the P340 (12MP) is pretty close but the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the P340 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the P340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon P340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1400 IS against the P340.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and P340 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and P340.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1400 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SD1400 IS will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.