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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony HX20V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the HX20V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1400 IS scores against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony HX20V

 SD1400 IS HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon SD1400 IS

 HX20V SD1400 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2010More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony HX20V

 SD1400 IS HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the HX20V.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and HX20V.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony HX20V
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2012-07-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $397