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Canon A1400 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A1400 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 16 months later than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1400 matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony W690

 A1400 W690 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon A1400

 W690 A1400 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony W690

 A1400 W690 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 provides physical measurements 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 W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 versus the W690.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and W690.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher A1400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Sony W690
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Sony W690
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $297