Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB750

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 22 months later than the WB750 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1400 matches up vs the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 has got 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) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1400 and Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1400 versus the WB750.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and WB750.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to show more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.