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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W530

 SD1400 IS W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W530 SD1400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W530

 SD1400 IS W530 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS has got external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the W530.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and W530.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Sony W530
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W530
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $269