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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 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
  • Launched June 2013
Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 3 years before the SX720 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1400 scores against the SX720 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SX720 HS

 A1400 SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon A1400

 SX720 HS A1400 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2013More recent by 32 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SX720 HS

 A1400 SX720 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has got outside dimensions 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 SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 compared to the SX720 HS.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SX720 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older A1400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average (270g)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1400Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 174g (0.38 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $379