Canon A1400 vs Olympus 9000

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A1400 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 4 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1400 scores versus the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 compared to the 9000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and 9000.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A1400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.