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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 18 months later than the WB150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1400 scores versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung WB150F

 A1400 WB150F 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A1400

 WB150F A1400 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB150F

 A1400 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 offers physical 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 WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1400 versus the WB150F.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1400 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger A1400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-01-09
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $230