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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A1400 versus Canon SX600 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 6 months earlier than the SX600 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1400 grades vs the SX600 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX600 HS

 A1400 SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon A1400

 SX600 HS A1400 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX600 HS

 A1400 SX600 HS 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Canon SX600 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 and the SX600 HS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SX600 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography advice
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
62
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than average (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $109 $249