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Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1400 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The A1400 was launched at a similar time to the MX-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1400 scores versus the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax MX-1

 A1400 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon A1400

 MX-1 A1400 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax MX-1

 A1400 MX-1 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 vs the MX-1.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and MX-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1400 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A1400 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography info
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (290 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography information
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (391g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (290 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (391 grams)
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Pentax MX-1
 Canon PowerShot A1400Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $400