Reasons to choose PowerShot A1400
Released in 2013, PowerShot A1400 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 174 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A1400
vs Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A140028 mm²
PowerShot SX260 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A1400 and PowerShot SX260 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A1400MetricPowerShot SX260 HS
16 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
174 gWeight231 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
2 x AA Alkaline BatteriesBatteryLithium-Ion NB-6L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A1400 and PowerShot SX260 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A1400 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A1400 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A1400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX260 HS
Released in 2012, PowerShot SX260 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 231 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.