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Canon A1400 vs Sony A37

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A35
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Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A1400 vs Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the A1400 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A1400 was launched 14 months later than the A37 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1400 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A1400 matches up versus the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Sony A37

 A1400 A37 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2012More recent by 14 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon A1400

 A37 A1400 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Sony A37

 A1400 A37 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1400 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1400 and the A37.

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and A37.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The A1400 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The newer A1400 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Sony A37 Sports photography info
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Sony A37
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Sony A37
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery life (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Sony A37 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon A1400 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Sony A37
 Canon PowerShot A1400Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Sony SLT-A37
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 506 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 150 shots 500 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $522