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Canon A1400 vs Sony W800

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A1400 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 7 months earlier than the W800 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1400 grades against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony W800

 A1400 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A1400

 W800 A1400 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony W800

 A1400 W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with external 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) while the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1400 versus the W800.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and W800.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A1400 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Sony W800
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 AVI MPEG4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style AA -
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $90