Canon A1400 vs Canon SX160 IS
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
22 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
22 Overall
32
Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX160 IS Key Specs
Canon A1400
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed June 2013
Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Successor is Canon SX170 IS
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Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon A1400 and Canon SX160 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX160 IS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1400 was announced at a similar time to the SX160 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1400 scores vs the SX160 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX160 IS
| A1400 | SX160 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon A1400
| SX160 IS | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX160 IS
| A1400 | SX160 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | June 2013 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX160 IS has specifications of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 against the SX160 IS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SX160 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SX160 IS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 291 grams (0.64 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | 380 shots |
| Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $109 | $199 |
