Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 18 months after the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1400 matches up against the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 compared to the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and WB850F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A1400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.