Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced September 2010

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1400 IS was unveiled 7 months prior to the EX-Z16 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the EX-Z16 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Casio EX-Z16
SD1400 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SD1400 IS
EX-Z16 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Casio EX-Z16
SD1400 IS | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS features outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Casio EX-Z16 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the EX-Z16.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and EX-Z16.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD1400 IS to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2010-09-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | - |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 848x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | - | $100 |