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Canon A1400 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1400 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 6 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1400 scores vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony W710

 A1400 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A1400

 W710 A1400 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony W710

 A1400 W710 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers physical dimensions 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 against the W710.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and W710.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Sony W710
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 photographs
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $90