Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon A1400 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 6 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1400 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon A1400 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.