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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (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 7 months later than the Fujifilm J30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the Fujifilm J30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm J30 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS has outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the Fujifilm J30.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SD1400 IS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $150