Canon A1400 vs Sony H90

Below, we are matching up the Canon A1400 versus Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 16 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1400 matches up against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1400 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 against the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent A1400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.