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Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A1400 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1400 matches up vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A1400 HZ30W 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A1400

 HZ30W A1400 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung HZ30W

 A1400 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon A1400 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 against the HZ30W.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and HZ30W.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A1400 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern A1400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $280