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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was revealed 14 months before the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung ST93

 SD1400 IS ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 ST93 SD1400 IS 
IntroducedApril 2011February 2010More recent by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST93

 SD1400 IS ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1400 IS versus the ST93.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and ST93.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST93 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography info
Samsung ST93 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography details
Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung ST93
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots 1 1