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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A1400 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 6 months later than the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1400 matches up vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony WX80

 A1400 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A1400

 WX80 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony WX80

 A1400 WX80 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 versus the WX80.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and WX80.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Sony WX80
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Sony WX80
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (124g)
features touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 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 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form 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 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
Cost at release $109 $276