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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX66

 SD1400 IS TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TX66 SD1400 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX66

 SD1400 IS TX66 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX66
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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