Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-100

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A1400 was released 7 months earlier than the EX-100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1400 scores versus the EX-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Casio Exilim EX-100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 and the EX-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and EX-100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and EX-100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1400 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon A1400 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A1400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.