Canon SD1400 IS vs Olympus VG-145

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 17 months prior to the VG-145 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the VG-145 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS offers outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS and Olympus VG-145 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1400 IS and the VG-145.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and VG-145.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.