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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 12 months after the SL620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung SL620

 SD1400 IS SL620 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 SL620 SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung SL620

 SD1400 IS SL620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1400 IS against the SL620.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and SL620.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SD1400 IS to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SD1400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography info
Samsung SL620 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
24
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (168g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung SL620
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $200