Clicky

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
38

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The A1400 was revealed 2 months before the SX510 HS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1400 grades against the SX510 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX510 HS

          

          

            
 A1400 SX510 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A1400

          

          

            
 SX510 HS A1400 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX510 HS

          

          

            
 A1400 SX510 HS 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 offers physical dimensions 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 SX510 HS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1400 against the SX510 HS.
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SX510 HS is 93 and 80 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SX510 HS.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1400 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

            Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


                Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone        

	
	
	
	

        

          
Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
34
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 has manual focus
 comes with face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Street Comparison
Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Canon SX510 HS Street photography factors
47
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
50
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
32
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
36
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (250 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Travel Comparison
Canon A1400 Travel photography advice
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
62
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery (250 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Landscape Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
40
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery (250 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 offers face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
        
                
        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 349 gr (0.77 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $109 $249