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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A1400 and Canon SX500 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX500 IS (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 11 months after the SX500 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1400 grades against the SX500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX500 IS

 A1400 SX500 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon A1400

 SX500 IS A1400 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX500 IS

 A1400 SX500 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has 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 SX500 IS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 vs the SX500 IS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and SX500 IS is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SX500 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1400 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography info
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
32
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography features
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
28
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-08-21
Body design 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 alias 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1600 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 images 195 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $109 $299