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Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1400 IS versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was revealed 12 months after the P70 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1400 IS grades against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Pentax P70

 SD1400 IS P70 
LaunchedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 P70 SD1400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Pentax P70

 SD1400 IS P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS offers outer 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 Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the P70.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and P70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SD1400 IS to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SD1400 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax P70 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Pentax P70
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography information
Pentax P70 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax P70 Landscape photography information
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Pentax P70
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Pentax Optio P70
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release - $200