Review on 📷 Canon PowerShot SD1400IS - 14.1 MP Digital Camera with Wide Angle Zoom and LCD Screen (Silver) by Kevin Mariappan

In short, this is a great camera in a very small body that delivers good results! I needed a small handheld camera with HD video capabilities that I could take with me when I didn't want to lug around my DSLR (Canon 40D + lenses) and this little gem fits perfectly. This camera replaced the Canon PowerShot SD780IS (black) which I was returning due to constant audio noise (hum) when capturing video. Rather than risk another faulty SD780IS with the same issue (many seem to report noise/hum), I decided to upgrade to the latest Canon PowerShot SD1400IS (black). I'm happy to report that this camera has no audio issues when recording videos. The image quality of the SD780IS and SD1400IS is about the same and in line with what you would expect from such a small, ultra-portable camera. Going from 12MP to 14MP is a mistake as the sensor is the same size and the results are very similar. I've posted some shots of flowers in the Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1MP (Black) Camera Customer Pictures section, and I've also uploaded a few frames with 100% crop of each image so pixel lovers can see the detail this camera produces. let me explain. , anyone who thinks that this camera can produce anything close to DSLR quality is wrong. There's no way this small body (3.6 x 0.7 x 2.2 inches; 4.6 ounces) can deliver the same image quality as a DSLR. If image quality is paramount then the Canon PowerShot S90 10MP digital camera would be a better option, but you lose HD video capability, some portability and spend more money. When I need exceptional quality, I just grab Canon 40D+ lenses and shoot in RAW. Auto mode is handy and I think there's more going on behind the scenes than you might expect. If you shoot the same image (with the same ISO settings, lighting, shutter speed, etc.) in auto mode and then in program mode, the results are the same, but I think auto wins almost every time. I haven't had a chance to confirm this, but auto mode seems to have different compression algorithms depending on the subject and can produce a less noisy image than program mode at higher ISOs. The indoor shots are good, but I want to set the ISO range so that Auto mode doesn't exceed 400 ISO. Tip: If you get blurry images, remember that the minimum focal length is much less than 5cm at 28mm and well over 50cm at 112mm. So if you are trying to get the camera closer to your subject, be sure to measure the distance from the zoom to the subject correctly, otherwise your subject will be out of focus. Maybe it would help a 1 star reviewer. Final Notes: 1. There is no viewfinder and to be honest the SD780IS's small viewfinder was useless so I don't miss it. The LCD display is bright and works great even on a clear day.2. There is no optical zoom when recording videos, only digital zoom. So before you start recording, you need to decide on the length of the zoom. This isn't a problem for me as a lot of people overuse the zoom and it would generally be better to just take a static shot rather than getting dizzy with camera shake and zoom at the same time. Conclusion: This is a fantastic pocket camera. able to take decent pictures with HD video recording as a bonus. It's small enough to take with you anywhere, so you can capture all those special moments. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is aware of the limitations of ultra compact cameras. I hope this review is helpful. Update: I forgot to mention that you should definitely get at least a "class 4" SD card (class 6 would be even better) to avoid video recording issues (drop frames, etc.). ) Update 2: I still love this camera after 6 weeks, I especially love the HD video capabilities and use it all the time. .mov video files make it easy to import into Apple iMovie for editing and get great results. At a recent event I was able to get some very good low light shots without using the flash in AUTO mode. I was very surprised by the quality achieved under such difficult shooting conditions. For best results, don't zoom in too far because there's less light available (the aperture changes as you zoom in). If you notice blurry shots, try zooming out and getting closer to the subject. Update 3: I just stumbled across Canon's recent PowerShot SD4000IS (Black) 10MP announcement, it has just been released and is currently priced higher than the SD1400IS, but the new 10MP backlit CMOS sensor looks very promising for the Noise reduction characteristic of miniature cameras. The SD4000IS also features HD video capabilities with added stereo sound and the ability to zoom during video capture along with new Super Slow Motion video capability and a faster f/2.0 lens. It will be interesting to see what users think of this new camera in the coming months. I hope this update is helpful.