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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 6 months earlier than the S1100pj and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the S1100pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S1100pj

 SD1400 IS S1100pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S1100pj SD1400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S1100pj

 SD1400 IS S1100pj 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS has got physical dimensions 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 S1100pj has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the S1100pj.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and S1100pj.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (180g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography features
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (180g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than average (180 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price - $399