Canon A1400 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 17 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1400 matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1400 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A1400 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.