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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was released 11 months before the TX100V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX100V

 SD1400 IS TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TX100V SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX100V

 SD1400 IS TX100V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS offers physical measurements 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & 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 moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the TX100V.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and TX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX100V to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX100V
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $380