Canon A1400 vs Sony HX7V

Let's look more closely at the Canon A1400 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 24 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1400 matches up against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A1400 against the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and HX7V.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent A1400 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.