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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was brought out 12 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony T90

 SD1400 IS T90 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 T90 SD1400 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T90

 SD1400 IS T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS offers 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 T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the T90.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and T90.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SD1400 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SD1400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Sony T90
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (148g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Alternate name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $259