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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was launched 2 months after the ST80 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1400 IS scores vs the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung ST80

 SD1400 IS ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 ST80 SD1400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST80

 SD1400 IS ST80 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS offers outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the ST80.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and ST80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography features
Samsung ST80 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung ST80
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung ST80
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.29 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $249