Canon A1400 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A1400 and Sony HX30V, 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 HX30V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 16 months after the HX30V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1400 matches up against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 against the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and HX30V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1400 provides an edge in sensor innovation.