Canon SD1400 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD1400 IS scores against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS comes with external 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) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS against the WB800F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1400 IS and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and WB800F.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.