Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the SD940 IS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD1400 IS was revealed 6 months later than the SD940 IS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the SD940 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Canon PowerShot SD940 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Canon SD940 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon SD940 IS
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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon SD1400 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD940 IS
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Revealed | February 2010 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS features outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Canon SD940 IS has specifications of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD940 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the SD940 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and SD940 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and SD940 IS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD1400 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
Also referred to as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | Digital IXUS 120 IS |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2009-08-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NB-4L | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $299 |