Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung SL102
| A1400 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 55 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
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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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1400 | Samsung 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 |