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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 6 years before the S2900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S2900

 SD1400 IS S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S2900 SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S2900

 SD1400 IS S2900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS features outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the S2900.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and S2900.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
Nikon S2900 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S2900
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S2900
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-08 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $117