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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(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
Canon SX20 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon SX20 IS

 SD1400 IS SX20 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Canon SD1400 IS

 SX20 IS SD1400 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SX20 IS

 SD1400 IS SX20 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS size comparison

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

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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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX20 IS Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (600g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
50
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SX20 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
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