Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS
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Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
- 141g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternative Name is IXUS 170
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and SD1400 IS (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 170 IS was announced 4 years after the SD1400 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 170 IS matches up against the SD1400 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery and Canon SD1400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 170 IS over the Canon SD1400 IS
170 IS | SD1400 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon 170 IS
SD1400 IS | 170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon 170 IS and Canon SD1400 IS
170 IS | SD1400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 141 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).
Analyze the Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 170 IS and the SD1400 IS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and SD1400 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 170 IS and SD1400 IS.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 170 IS to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon 170 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS |
Also called as | IXUS 170 | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | 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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L/LH | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $149 | - |