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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony W830

 SD1400 IS W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 W830 SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W830

 SD1400 IS W830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1400 IS against the W830.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and W830.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony W830
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Alternative name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 133 gr (0.29 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $128