Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Released June 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus SZ-11
A1400 | SZ-11 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A1400
SZ-11 | A1400 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-11
A1400 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |