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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was launched 24 months before the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1400 IS scores versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony WX50

 SD1400 IS WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 WX50 SD1400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony WX50

 SD1400 IS WX50 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS features exterior 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) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the WX50.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and WX50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX50
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (117g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Retail cost - $250