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Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS

Portability
50
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Old Model is Canon 1D X II
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
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Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon 1D X III versus Canon SD1400 IS, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and SD1400 IS (14MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and SD1400 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X III was introduced 10 years later than the SD1400 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1D X III matches up against the SD1400 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Canon SD1400 IS

 1D X III SD1400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2020February 2010More recent by 121 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon 1D X III

 SD1400 IS 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Canon SD1400 IS

 1D X III SD1400 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III provides physical dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while the Canon SD1400 IS has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X III versus Canon SD1400 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D X III vs the SD1400 IS.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and SD1400 IS is 50 and 96 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and SD1400 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X III will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger 1D X III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography info
Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography factors
Canon SD1400 IS Street photography factors
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (2,850 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery power (2,850 per charge)
weather proof
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (2,850 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III Vlogging features
Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging features
30
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (5472 x 2886 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon 1D X III vs Canon SD1400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Canon SD1400 IS
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICanon PowerShot SD1400 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Also referred to as - IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2020-01-07 2010-02-08
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 819200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 191 -
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5472x2886 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 grams (3.17 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2850 photos -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model - NB-4L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual CFexpress type B SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail cost $6,499 -