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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2005
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MII
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MIII
Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and SD1400 IS (14MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and SD1400 IS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MII N was unveiled 5 years earlier than the SD1400 IS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D MII N scores versus the SD1400 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Canon SD1400 IS

 1D MII N SD1400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon 1D MII N

 SD1400 IS 1D MII N 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2005More modern by 54 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Canon SD1400 IS

 1D MII N SD1400 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N has physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon SD1400 IS has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D MII N versus the SD1400 IS.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and SD1400 IS is 50 and 96 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and SD1400 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD1400 IS will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography highlights
Canon SD1400 IS Street photography highlights
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MII N
Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MII N
Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
29
heavier than competition (1,565 grams)
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
two card slots
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging information
Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon SD1400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Canon SD1400 IS
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NCanon PowerShot SD1400 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Also called as - IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2005-08-22 2010-02-08
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565g (3.45 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 975 not tested
Other
Battery model - NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $5,900 -