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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 9 months after the Fujifilm Z300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Fujifilm Z300

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 Fujifilm Z300 SD1400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z300

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm Z300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS has physical 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) and the Fujifilm Z300 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SD1400 IS to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SD1400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $0