Canon A1400 vs Pentax RZ18
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
Photography Glossary Canon A1400 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A1400 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A1400 was manufactured 22 months later than the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1400 scores against the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax RZ18
| A1400 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | September 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon A1400
| RZ18 | A1400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax RZ18
| A1400 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1400 versus Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 against the RZ18.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and RZ18.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger A1400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 shots | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $109 | $210 |