Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99
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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2018

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon A1400 and Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the A1400 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor size.

The A1400 was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1400 matches up versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony HX99
A1400 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon A1400
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 63 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony HX99
A1400 | HX99 |
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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers outer 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) while the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1400 and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 versus the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and HX99.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A1400 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A1400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
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 shots | 360 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $109 | $469 |