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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the A10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the A10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon A10

 SD1400 IS A10 

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 A10 SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon A10

 SD1400 IS A10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the A10.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and A10.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A10 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon A10
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Nikon A10
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A10
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon A10 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon A10
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
30
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon A10
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix A10
Alternative name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 200 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $90