Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Revealed June 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
A1400 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A1400
SP-820UZ | A1400 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus SP-820UZ
A1400 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |