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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 2 months later than the EX-Z550 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the EX-Z550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SD1400 IS EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 EX-Z550 SD1400 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SD1400 IS EX-Z550 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS has external measurements 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 Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1400 IS against the EX-Z550.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and EX-Z550.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $149