Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1400 was released 4 years after the SL30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1400 scores vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung SL30
A1400 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A1400
SL30 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung SL30
A1400 | SL30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1400 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1400 compared to the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and SL30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A1400 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A1400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Samsung SL30 |
Also referred to as | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $109 | $93 |