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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SD1400 IS versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 2 months after the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD1400 IS scores against the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung ST100

 SD1400 IS ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 ST100 SD1400 IS 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST100

 SD1400 IS ST100 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS features physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the ST100.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and ST100.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung ST100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung ST100
Alternative name IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release - $250