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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1400 scores versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Samsung WB700

 A1400 WB700 
LaunchedJune 2013December 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon A1400

 WB700 A1400 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB700

 A1400 WB700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 vs the WB700.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A1400 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
28
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
28
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot A1400Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $300