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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 11 months earlier than the ST6500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung ST6500

 SD1400 IS ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 ST6500 SD1400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST6500

 SD1400 IS ST6500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1400 IS provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD1400 IS and the ST6500.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and ST6500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung ST6500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung ST6500
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots Single Single