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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus TG-860, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1400 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the TG-860 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the TG-860 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Olympus TG-860

 SD1400 IS TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TG-860 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus TG-860

 SD1400 IS TG-860 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus TG-860 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the TG-860.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and TG-860.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-860 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus TG-860
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Other name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-08 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 224 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost - $279