Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus SZ-10
A1400 | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon A1400
SZ-10 | A1400 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-10
A1400 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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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 |