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Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A1400 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 6 months later than the ST150F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1400 matches up versus the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung ST150F

 A1400 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon A1400

 ST150F A1400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung ST150F

 A1400 ST150F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 enjoys external 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) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A1400 vs the ST150F.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1400 and ST150F.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $300