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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SD1400 IS versus Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was launched 14 months after the EX-Z400 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD1400 IS scores against the EX-Z400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SD1400 IS EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 EX-Z400 SD1400 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SD1400 IS EX-Z400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1400 IS against the EX-Z400.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and EX-Z400.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SD1400 IS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch - $0