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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 2 months after the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1400 IS grades against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W350

 SD1400 IS W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W350 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W350

 SD1400 IS W350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS has got outside 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 W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the W350.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and W350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $200