Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A1400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 5 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1400 grades versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.