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Canon A1400 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 2 years later than the H70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1400 matches up against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony H70

 A1400 H70 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon A1400

 H70 A1400 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony H70

 A1400 H70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1400 compared to the H70.

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and H70.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer A1400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Sony H70
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Sony H70
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Sony H70
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $199