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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS 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
  • Released June 2013
Canon SX620 HS
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX620 HS

 A1400 SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A1400

 SX620 HS A1400 
IntroducedMay 2016June 2013More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX620 HS

 A1400 SX620 HS 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
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