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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was launched 3 years before the S6400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the S6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S6400

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Canon SD1400 IS

		

		

			
 S6400 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S6400

		

		

			
 SD1400 IS S6400 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS has outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1400 IS versus Nikon S6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS against the S6400.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and S6400.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6400 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography details
28
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6400
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (160 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S6400 Travel photography details
65
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery power (160 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S6400
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
33
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S6400
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S6400
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 160 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch - $500