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Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A1400 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1400 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A1400 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon A1400

 Galaxy Camera 3G A1400 
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A1400 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A1400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $606