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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was unveiled 2 months after the TL240 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1400 IS matches up against the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Samsung TL240

 SD1400 IS TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 TL240 SD1400 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung TL240

 SD1400 IS TL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS has got exterior 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 TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1400 IS and the TL240.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and TL240.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
offers focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Samsung TL240
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 SLB-11A
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 One One
Retail price - $171