Canon A1400 vs Pentax RZ10

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1400 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 24 months later than the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1400 scores against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 versus the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and RZ10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1400 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.