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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was revealed 2 months later than the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W310

 SD1400 IS W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W310 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W310

 SD1400 IS W310 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with outer 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) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS and the W310.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and W310.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD1400 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W310 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $150