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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
Sony WX5
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony WX5

 A1400 WX5 
RevealedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon A1400

 WX5 A1400 
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony WX5

 A1400 WX5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
62
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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