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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released June 2013
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 24 months after the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1400 grades vs the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus SZ-11

 A1400 SZ-11 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A1400

 SZ-11 A1400 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-11

 A1400 SZ-11 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got physical 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-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 against the SZ-11.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and SZ-11.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A1400 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A1400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
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good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
32
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot A1400Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
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
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 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 speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 200 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $253