Canon A1400 vs Sony H20
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Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1400 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1400 was revealed 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1400 grades vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony H20
A1400 | H20 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | May 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A1400
H20 | A1400 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony H20
A1400 | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1400 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 versus the H20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and H20.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1400 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer A1400 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $109 | $249 |