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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was revealed 17 months prior to the W550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W550

 SD1400 IS W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W550 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W550

 SD1400 IS W550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS has exterior 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) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS against the W550.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and W550.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W550
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography advice
Sony W550 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W550 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W550
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Sony W550
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W550
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-08 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
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 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 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 rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 -
Retail cost - $119