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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was brought out 7 years earlier than the A100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD1400 IS scores versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon A100

 SD1400 IS A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 A100 SD1400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon A100

 SD1400 IS A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS against the A100.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and A100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A100 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A100
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon A100
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (250 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix A100
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 133g (0.29 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $162