Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Launched June 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung SL820
A1400 | SL820 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A1400
SL820 | A1400 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung SL820
A1400 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |