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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1400 and Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 2 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1400 grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony HX50V

 A1400 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon A1400

 HX50V A1400 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony HX50V

 A1400 HX50V 
AnnouncedJune 2013April 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 compared to the HX50V.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and HX50V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Sony HX50V
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (400 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery (400 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $439