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Canon A1400 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
Sony H20
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony H20

 A1400 H20 
RevealedJune 2013May 2009More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A1400

 H20 A1400 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony H20

 A1400 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Sony H20
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Sony H20 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Sony H20
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Sony H20
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Canon A1400 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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