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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is pretty similar but the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SD1400 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the S02 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the S02 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S02

 SD1400 IS S02 

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S02 SD1400 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2013February 2010Newer by 43 months
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S02

 SD1400 IS S02 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the S02.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and S02.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1400 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SD1400 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S02
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
megapixel count good (13MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S02
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S02
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S02 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S02
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S02
Alternate name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 100 gr (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots Single -
Retail cost - $177