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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm X-A5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SD1400 IS was revealed 9 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the Fujifilm X-A5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Fujifilm X-A5

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 Fujifilm X-A5 SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2010More modern by 97 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm X-A5

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm X-A5 

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS features outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm X-A5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS against the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm X-A5 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD1400 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
88
great battery pack (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Fujifilm X-A5
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-08 2018-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 91
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 361 gr (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 450 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price - $500