Canon A1400 vs Canon SX520 HS

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX520 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX520 HS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 13 months prior to the SX520 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1400 grades vs the SX520 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX520 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX520 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 compared to the SX520 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SX520 HS is 93 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and SX520 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older A1400 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.