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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W810

 SD1400 IS W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W810 SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W810

 SD1400 IS W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the W810.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and W810.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W810
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Other name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $100