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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1400 was manufactured 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1400 grades against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung SL102

 A1400 SL102 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A1400

 SL102 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung SL102

 A1400 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1400 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 and the SL102.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and SL102.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A1400 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A1400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
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good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
26
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
very good max aperture (f)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $130