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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XQ2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Fujifilm XQ2

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 Fujifilm XQ2 SD1400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm XQ2

 SD1400 IS Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS versus Fujifilm XQ2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm XQ2.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1400 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SD1400 IS will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery power (240 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Fujifilm XQ2
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $299