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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A1400 and Sony HX80, 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 HX80 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1400 grades vs the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony HX80

 A1400 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon A1400

 HX80 A1400 
RevealedMarch 2016June 2013Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony HX80

 A1400 HX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 comes with exterior 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 HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1400 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 versus the HX80.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and HX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A1400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography advice
Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
32
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Sony HX80 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery life (390 shots)
lighter than others in class (245g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos 390 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $368