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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 5 months prior to the TX9 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony TX9

 SD1400 IS TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TX9 SD1400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX9

 SD1400 IS TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the TX9.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and TX9.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD1400 IS to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Alternative name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $799