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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 2 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1400 grades vs the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus SZ-10

 A1400 SZ-10 
RevealedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon A1400

 SZ-10 A1400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-10

 A1400 SZ-10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1400 and the SZ-10.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and SZ-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1400 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
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good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A1400Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 220 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $109 $300