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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was brought out within a month of the S3000 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the S3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S3000

 SD1400 IS S3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S3000 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3000

 SD1400 IS S3000 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS provides exterior 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 S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the S3000.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and S3000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SD1400 IS to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S3000 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S3000 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S3000
Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $150