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Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A1400 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was announced 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1400 grades versus the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung TL100

 A1400 TL100 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon A1400

 TL100 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung TL100

 A1400 TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1400 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 against the TL100.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and TL100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A1400 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A1400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
32
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (219g)
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Body design 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
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