Canon A1400 vs Sony HX20V

Let's look more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 12 months after the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1400 grades against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1400 vs Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 against the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and HX20V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A1400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.