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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was brought out 11 months prior to the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Sony WX9

 SD1400 IS WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 WX9 SD1400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Sony WX9

 SD1400 IS WX9 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1400 IS against the WX9.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and WX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Sony WX9
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 133 gr (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 recording
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 Single Single
Pricing at release - $188