Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Olympus FE-25. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Olympus FE-25
SD1400 IS | FE-25 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon SD1400 IS
FE-25 | SD1400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus FE-25
SD1400 IS | FE-25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Olympus FE-25 | |
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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 |