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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A1400 and Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 22 months earlier than the WX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1400 grades against the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony WX500

 A1400 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Canon A1400

 WX500 A1400 
LaunchedApril 2015June 2013Newer by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony WX500

 A1400 WX500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 provides outside measurements 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 and the WX500.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and WX500.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A1400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
49
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Sony WX500 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony WX500
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 174g (0.38 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $348