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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 13 months after the S220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the S220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S220

 SD1400 IS S220 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S220 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S220

 SD1400 IS S220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS has outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the S220.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and S220.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SD1400 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SD1400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S220
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S220 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S220 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S220 Travel photography info
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S220 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S220
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S220
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 100g (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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