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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A1400 scores against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung SL820

 A1400 SL820 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A1400

 SL820 A1400 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung SL820

 A1400 SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 against the SL820.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and SL820.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Samsung SL820 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $280