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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Samsung PL210
(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 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the PL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung PL210

 SD1400 IS PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 PL210 SD1400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung PL210

 SD1400 IS PL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the PL210.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1400 IS and PL210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older SD1400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung PL210
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $200