Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2015

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD1400 IS was released 6 years earlier than the L31 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the L31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Nikon Coolpix L31. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon L31
SD1400 IS | L31 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon SD1400 IS
L31 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon L31
SD1400 IS | L31 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS offers outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the L31.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and L31.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L31 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L31 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L31 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 200 shots |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-4L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | - | $0 |