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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 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 SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 7 months before the SX700 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1400 matches up vs the SX700 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX700 HS

          

          

            
 A1400 SX700 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon A1400

          

          

            
 SX700 HS A1400 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX700 HS

          

          

            
 A1400 SX700 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 vs the SX700 HS.
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SX700 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and SX700 HS.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged A1400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
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 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (250 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (269g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (750mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery (250 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery (250 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 6
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 gr (0.38 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $109 $349