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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 12 months prior to the VG-110 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1400 IS grades against the VG-110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Olympus VG-110

 SD1400 IS VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 VG-110 SD1400 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus VG-110

 SD1400 IS VG-110 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the VG-110.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and VG-110.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SD1400 IS to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography information
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (170 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (170 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging details
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
really wide (27mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus VG-110
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISOlympus VG-110
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Olympus VG-110
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 life - 170 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch - $150