Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1400 IS was released 14 months prior to the Fujifilm Z900EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1400 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z900EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS features 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 Z900EXR has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1400 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.