Canon A1400 vs Olympus SH-2

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A1400 vs Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the SH-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1400 scores against the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1400 versus the SH-2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SH-2.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.