Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon A1400 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A1400 was revealed 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1400 scores vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony WX5
A1400 | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon A1400
WX5 | A1400 | |||
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Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony WX5
A1400 | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 compared to the WX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and WX5.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A1400 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A1400 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $109 | $250 |