Canon A1400 vs Canon SX400 IS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
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Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A1400 and Canon SX400 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1400 matches up vs the SX400 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX400 IS
| A1400 | SX400 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A1400
| SX400 IS | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2014 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX400 IS
| A1400 | SX400 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SX400 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1400 vs the SX400 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and SX400 IS is 93 and 81 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and SX400 IS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older A1400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-07-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Digic 4+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 313g (0.69 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photos | 190 photos |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-11LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $109 | $229 |