Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD1400 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX66
SD1400 IS | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SD1400 IS
TX66 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX66
SD1400 IS | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the TX66.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and TX66.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $350 |