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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 5 months before the T99 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony T99

 SD1400 IS T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 T99 SD1400 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T99

 SD1400 IS T99 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the T99.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Sony T99
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Sony T99
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Other name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $179