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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1400 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1400 was introduced 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1400 grades versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung SL202

 A1400 SL202 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A1400

 SL202 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung SL202

 A1400 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers exterior 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 SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1400 versus the SL202.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and SL202.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1400 to render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A1400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 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 focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $109 $140