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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 11 months later than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1400 grades vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 A1400 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A1400

 SP-820UZ A1400 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 A1400 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1400 provides exterior 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) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1400 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 against the SP-820UZ.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1400 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
32
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot A1400Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.7
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
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $299