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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 17 months after the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1400 scores versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony WX50

 A1400 WX50 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon A1400

 WX50 A1400 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony WX50

 A1400 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 compared to the WX50.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1400 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 174 gr (0.38 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $250