Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V
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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony HX50V
A1400 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon A1400
HX50V | A1400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony HX50V
A1400 | HX50V | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A1400 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |