Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1400 matches up against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers physical dimensions 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 Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 against the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and HZ10W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer A1400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.