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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the TX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX30

 SD1400 IS TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TX30 SD1400 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX30

 SD1400 IS TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the TX30.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and TX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX30 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
weather sealing
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX30
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $230