Canon A1400 vs Olympus SH-50

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was released 6 months after the SH-50 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1400 scores versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has physical 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 Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 vs the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and SH-50.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.