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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SD1400 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.

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The SD1400 IS was brought out 12 months later than the CL5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD1400 IS grades against the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung CL5

 SD1400 IS CL5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 CL5 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung CL5

 SD1400 IS CL5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the CL5.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and CL5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1400 IS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SD1400 IS will render greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SD1400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung CL5 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung CL5
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung CL5
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $391