Canon A1400 vs Olympus VG-160

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A1400 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 18 months later than the VG-160 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1400 matches up against the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 against the VG-160.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and VG-160.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent A1400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.