Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2016

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A1400 and Canon SX620 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1400 was manufactured 3 years prior to the SX620 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1400 scores vs the SX620 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX620 HS
A1400 | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A1400
SX620 HS | A1400 | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX620 HS
A1400 | SX620 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides outer measurements 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 SX620 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1400 and Canon SX620 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 versus the SX620 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and SX620 HS.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A1400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2016-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 images | 295 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $109 | $279 |