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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 14 months after the SX150 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1400 grades vs the SX150 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX150 IS

 A1400 SX150 IS 
RevealedJune 2013May 2012More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon A1400

 SX150 IS A1400 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX150 IS

 A1400 SX150 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 against the SX150 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and SX150 IS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A1400 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
32
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 306 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 130 photos
Battery style AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $249