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Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 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
Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 A480 SD1400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon A480

 SD1400 IS A480 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Canon SD1400 IS

 A480 SD1400 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and SD1400 IS is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
25
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography features
Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
16
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography advice
Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography information
Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A480 vs Canon SD1400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Canon SD1400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A480Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
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 -