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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 12 months earlier than the S4100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the S4100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S4100

 SD1400 IS S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S4100 SD1400 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S4100

 SD1400 IS S4100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with exterior 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 S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS and the S4100.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and S4100.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Nikon S4100 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S4100
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S4100
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) -
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 Overall 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 life - 190 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Launch pricing - $140