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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 12 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony T900

 SD1400 IS T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 T900 SD1400 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T900

 SD1400 IS T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS and the T900.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and T900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SD1400 IS to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SD1400 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Sony T900
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T900
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-02-17
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 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch - $300