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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SD1400 IS versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S70 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the S70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD1400 IS scores vs the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S70

 SD1400 IS S70 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S70 SD1400 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S70

 SD1400 IS S70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS provides physical 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) and the Nikon S70 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the S70.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and S70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SD1400 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S70
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography info
Nikon S70 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S70
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S70
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S70
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S70
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S70
Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 288k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 model NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $290