Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1400 vs Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1400 scores versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 compared to the CX4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and CX4.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A1400 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.