Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F 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
- Announced June 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung WB150F
A1400 | WB150F | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A1400
WB150F | A1400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB150F
A1400 | WB150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |