Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS

Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Canon SD1400 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and SD1400 IS (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the SD1400 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the SD1400 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SD1400 IS has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the SD1400 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and SD1400 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and SD1400 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.