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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD1400 IS versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 14 months after the FE-25 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the FE-25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Olympus FE-25

 SD1400 IS FE-25 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 FE-25 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus FE-25

 SD1400 IS FE-25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS features outside 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 Olympus FE-25 has dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1400 IS versus Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the FE-25.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and FE-25.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SD1400 IS to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus FE-25
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISOlympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Olympus FE-25
Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch - $15