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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W560
(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 January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 11 months before the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD1400 IS grades against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W560

 SD1400 IS W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W560 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W560

 SD1400 IS W560 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. 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 W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the W560.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and W560.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W560
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Sony W560
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W560
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical 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 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Launch price - $139