Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS
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Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2009
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon A480 versus Canon SD1400 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and SD1400 IS (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A480 was announced 12 months earlier than the SD1400 IS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A480 scores versus the SD1400 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 & Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery & Canon SD1400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon SD1400 IS
A480 | SD1400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon A480
SD1400 IS | A480 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Canon SD1400 IS
A480 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 features outer measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).
Check out the Canon A480 versus Canon SD1400 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 against the SD1400 IS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and SD1400 IS is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and SD1400 IS.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SD1400 IS to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS |
Also referred to as | - | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-02-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 model | 2 x AA | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $210 | - |