Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20
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![Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-ek-fs.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20/Sony-TX20-front.jpg)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX20
SD1400 IS | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon SD1400 IS
TX20 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX20
SD1400 IS | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |