Canon A1400 vs Sony W230
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W230 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
Canon A1400 vs Sony W230 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A1400 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1400 was brought out 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1400 matches up against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A1400 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony W230
A1400 | W230 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon A1400
W230 | A1400 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony W230
A1400 | W230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 versus the W230.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and W230.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $109 | $180 |