Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SD1400 IS was introduced within a month of the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1400 IS scores vs the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX5
SD1400 IS | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon SD1400 IS
TX5 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX5
SD1400 IS | TX5 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS provides outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD1400 IS and the TX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and TX5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1400 IS using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD1400 IS will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Also Known as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $239 |