Canon SD1400 IS vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 9 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS provides outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and ZX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1400 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.