Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX10
SD1400 IS | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SD1400 IS
TX10 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX10
SD1400 IS | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |