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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 14 months after the 550WP which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Olympus 550WP

 SD1400 IS 550WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SD1400 IS

 550WP SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus 550WP

 SD1400 IS 550WP 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS has external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1400 IS against the 550WP.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and 550WP.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SD1400 IS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SD1400 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F mju 550WP
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price - $399