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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony TX20
(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 February 2012
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 3 years before the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX20

 SD1400 IS TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TX20 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX20

 SD1400 IS TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS has outer dimensions 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 TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the TX20.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and TX20.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX20 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX20
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX20
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
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 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN
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 1 1
Pricing at launch - $330