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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX5

 SD1400 IS TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TX5 SD1400 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX5

 SD1400 IS TX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Sony TX5 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography information
Sony TX5 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Sony TX5 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proof
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX5
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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