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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1400 IS was launched 18 months before the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX10

 SD1400 IS TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TX10 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX10

 SD1400 IS TX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS against the TX10.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX10 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX10
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $309