Reasons to choose PowerShot A1400
Released in 2013, PowerShot A1400 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 174 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A1400
vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A140028 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 340 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A1400 and PowerShot ELPH 340 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A1400MetricPowerShot ELPH 340 HS
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
174 gWeight147 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA Alkaline BatteriesBatteryBattery Pack NB-11L/NB-11LH
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A1400 and PowerShot ELPH 340 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot A1400 and PowerShot ELPH 340 HS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 340 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Released in 2014, PowerShot ELPH 340 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 147 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.