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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon L31
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon L31

 SD1400 IS L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 L31 SD1400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon L31

 SD1400 IS L31 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L31 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L31
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L31 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
65
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon L31
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix L31
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