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 SX500 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A140028 mm²
PowerShot SX500 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A1400 and PowerShot SX500 IS 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 SX500 IS
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
174 gWeight341 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
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 SX500 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A1400 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A1400 and PowerShot SX500 IS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot A1400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX500 IS
Released in 2012, PowerShot SX500 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 341 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.