Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W560
SD1400 IS | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon SD1400 IS
W560 | SD1400 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W560
SD1400 IS | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W560 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |