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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1400 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 17 months after the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1400 matches up versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony WX70

 A1400 WX70 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon A1400

 WX70 A1400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony WX70

 A1400 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 and Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 versus the WX70.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and WX70.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Sony WX70
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Sony WX70
32
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Sony WX70
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
includes touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 images 240 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $242