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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was launched within a month of the S4000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S4000

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon SD1400 IS

		

		

			
 S4000 SD1400 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S4000

		

		

			
 SD1400 IS S4000 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS has outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the S4000.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and S4000.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD1400 IS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Nikon S4000 Street photography details
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
48
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S4000 Sports photography advice
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
17
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S4000 Travel photography advice
65
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (27mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
38
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
32
 fairly wide (27mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S4000
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
28
 fairly wide (27mm)
 touchscreen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S4000
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S4000
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-02-03
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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
Retail price - $200