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Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 160 and Canon SD1400 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and SD1400 IS (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 160 was introduced 4 years after the SD1400 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 160 scores versus the SD1400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 160 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon 160

 SD1400 IS 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Canon SD1400 IS

 160 SD1400 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 160 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon SD1400 IS has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 160 against the SD1400 IS.

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and SD1400 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and SD1400 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 160 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
38
good MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 160
Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography information
Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography features
Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging advice
Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD1400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Canon SD1400 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Also called IXUS 160 IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 127g (0.28 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $135 -