Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL170
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD1400 IS versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SD1400 IS was unveiled 11 months prior to the PL170 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1400 IS grades against the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung PL170
| SD1400 IS | PL170 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SD1400 IS
| PL170 | SD1400 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung PL170
| SD1400 IS | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1400 IS has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1400 IS versus Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the PL170.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and PL170.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS | Samsung PL170 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 130 / IXY 400F | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| 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 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | - | $175 |