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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was revealed 12 months before the S3100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1400 IS scores vs the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S3100

 SD1400 IS S3100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S3100 SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3100

 SD1400 IS S3100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3100 in our completely 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 select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the S3100.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and S3100.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SD1400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Nikon S3100 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S3100
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3100 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3100
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S3100
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $139