Canon A1400 vs Sony HX9V

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A1400 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 24 months after the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1400 scores versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 vs the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and HX9V.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1400 provides an advantage in sensor tech.