Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 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.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Pentax P70
SD1400 IS | P70 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | March 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon SD1400 IS
P70 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Pentax P70
SD1400 IS | P70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Canon SD1400 IS versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |