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Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and Mini (10MP) and the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SD1400 IS was brought out 11 months before the Mini so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the Mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Kodak Mini

 SD1400 IS Mini 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon SD1400 IS

 Mini SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Kodak Mini

 SD1400 IS Mini 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS features outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak Mini has specifications of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1400 IS and Kodak Mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the Mini.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and Mini.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1400 IS because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD1400 IS will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Kodak Mini
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak Mini Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISKodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Kodak EasyShare Mini
Other name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
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, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 99 grams (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $100