- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 7.1 megapixels
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- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Pentax W30 advantages over Canon SD1400 IS
Canon SD1400 IS advantages over Pentax W30
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Less expensive
$250 vs
$300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Thinner
17 mm
vs
23 mm
Thinner
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
230k
vs
115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
14.1
vs
7.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Sony DSC-W220
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Bigger pixels
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Longer exposure
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Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Canon
SD1400 IS
Sony
DSC-W220
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S
Pentax
W30
Panasonic
DMC-FX48S
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Canon
SD1400 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FX48S
Compared to Canon SD940 IS
Pentax
W30
Canon
SD940 IS
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Bigger pixels
-
Manual focus
Canon
SD1400 IS
Canon
SD940 IS
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Less expensive
-
More pixels
-
Faster JPEG shooting
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Higher extended ISO
Compared to Canon ELPH 300 HS
Pentax
W30
Canon
ELPH 300 HS
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Bigger pixels
-
Manual focus
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Canon
SD1400 IS
Canon
ELPH 300 HS
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Shoots 24p video
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Shoots 1080p video
Compared to Sony W610
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Bigger pixels
-
Manual focus
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Canon
SD1400 IS
Sony
W610
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Less expensive
-
Faster JPEG shooting