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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 6 months before the WB350F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1400 grades vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung WB350F

 A1400 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A1400

 WB350F A1400 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB350F

 A1400 WB350F 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1400 versus the WB350F.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and WB350F.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
32
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $260