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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was released 2 months later than the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W330

 SD1400 IS W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W330 SD1400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W330

 SD1400 IS W330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the W330.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and W330.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Sony W330
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W330 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $170