As well as being compared against other ultra compacts, the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS is also often compared to compacts and travel zooms. The Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the ELPH 100 HS) and Sony (such as the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and the Cybershot W570)

Competitor classes

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, compared to other ultra compact competitors the Canon SD1400 IS lacks a built in panoramas, is older (february, 2010 vs february, 2011), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel) and has a slower max shutter speed (1/1500 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
similar age
$164 - $183

Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the DSC-W350 and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Sony Cybershot W570

Sony Cybershot DSC-W570
1 year newer
$135

Significant advantages of the W570 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the W570 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the W570 and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W570 vs the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$125

Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 3 cm

common strengths of the S3100 and SD1400 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
1 year older

Significant advantages of the SD780 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SD780 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Much worse wide angle: 33 mm vs 28 mm

common strengths of the SD780 IS and SD1400 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the SD780 IS vs the SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

Canon ELPH 520 HS
1 year newer
$279

Significant advantages of the ELPH 520 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly more zoom: 12x vs 4x
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the ELPH 520 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8

common strengths of the ELPH 520 HS and SD1400 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the ELPH 520 HS vs the SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
5 months older

Significant advantages of the SD940 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SD940 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SD940 IS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the SD940 IS vs the SD1400 IS

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SD1400 IS compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly less shutter lag (340 ms vs 5100 ms) and is thinner (0.7" vs 0.9").

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$149 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the 300 HS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 92x56x18 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$109 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the 100 HS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 92x56x18 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200
1 year newer
$89 - $142

Significant advantages of the A2200 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the A2200 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the A2200 and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Super compact 93x55x22 mm vs Ultra compact 92x56x18 mm
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the A2200 vs the SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
1 year newer
$129

Significant advantages of the A3300 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the A3300 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Much more shutter lag: 5100 ms vs 340 ms
  • Thicker: 1" vs 0.7"

common strengths of the A3300 IS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the A3300 IS vs the SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS
1 year newer
$229

Significant advantages of the ELPH 110 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the ELPH 110 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the ELPH 110 HS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Super compact 93x57x20 mm vs Ultra compact 92x56x18 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the ELPH 110 HS vs the SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
similar age
$178

Significant advantages of the SD1300 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SD1300 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the SD1300 IS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Fairly small: Super compact 91x56x22 mm vs Ultra compact 92x56x18 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the SD1300 IS vs the SD1400 IS

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SD1400 IS compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.2), is thinner (0.7" vs 1.8") and is slightly lighter (133 g vs 306 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and lacks a built in panoramas.

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS
1 year newer
$195 - $196

Significant advantages of the 310 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the 310 HS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the 310 HS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the ELPH 310 HS vs the PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
2 years newer
$169

Significant advantages of the A4000 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the A4000 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the A4000 IS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the A4000 IS vs the SD1400 IS

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300
2 years newer
$180 - $184

Significant advantages of the S6300 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the S6300 (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 3 cm

common strengths of the S6300 and SD1400 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
2 years newer
$149

Significant advantages of the A3400 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen
  • Faster max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the A3400 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the A3400 IS and SD1400 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the A3400 IS vs the SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
1 year newer
$123 - $179

Significant advantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the SX150 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly heavier: 306 g vs 133 g
  • Thicker: 1.8" vs 0.7"

common strengths of the SX150 IS and SD1400 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the SX150 IS vs the SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
6 months newer
$139 - $245

Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the SD1400 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly heavier: 308 g vs 133 g
  • Thicker: 1.8" vs 0.7"

common strengths of the SX130 IS and SD1400 IS

  • None found
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