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Canon A1400 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A1400 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was released 18 months later than the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1400 scores vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony W620

 A1400 W620 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon A1400

 W620 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony W620

 A1400 W620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features exterior 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 and the W620.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and W620.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A1400 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1400 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 220 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $102