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Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II 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
  • Announced June 2013
Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
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Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is pretty similar but the A1400 (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") possess different sensor size.

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The A1400 was revealed 4 years prior to the G9 X II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1400 grades against the G9 X II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon G9 X II

 A1400 G9 X II 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon A1400

 G9 X II A1400 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2013Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon G9 X II

 A1400 G9 X II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X II has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1400 compared to the G9 X II.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and G9 X II is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and G9 X II.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1400 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon G9 X II will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A1400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Canon G9 X II Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Canon G9 X II Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography highlights
Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
32
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery (235 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Canon G9 X II Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
39
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A1400 vs Canon G9 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon G9 X II
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 7
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 150 photos 235 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $530