Canon R5 vs Canon A1400

Here is a extended review of the Canon R5 and Canon A1400, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and A1400 (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and A1400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R5 was revealed 7 years later than the A1400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon A1400 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R5 grades versus the A1400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & Canon PowerShot A1400. The full galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Canon A1400 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 has physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Canon A1400 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R5 compared to the A1400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and A1400 is 59 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and A1400.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R5 will give greater detail because of its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.