Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Fujifilm J30
SD1400 IS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SD1400 IS
Fujifilm J30 | SD1400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm J30
SD1400 IS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
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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 |