Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 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
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX30 IS

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SX20 IS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the SX20 IS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1400 IS was brought out 4 months before the SX20 IS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD1400 IS scores vs the SX20 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Canon SX20 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon SX20 IS
SD1400 IS | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Canon SD1400 IS
SX20 IS | SD1400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SX20 IS
SD1400 IS | SX20 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS has got physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Canon SX20 IS has proportions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SX20 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS against the SX20 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and SX20 IS is 96 and 65 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and SX20 IS.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SD1400 IS to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
Alternate name | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/500 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 600g (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-4L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | - | $500 |