• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A1400 advantages over Samsung WB50F

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB50F advantages over Canon A1400

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    288 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A1300

Canon A1400
Canon A1300
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A1400 vs Canon A1300

Samsung WB50F
Canon A1300
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Canon A1300

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Canon A1400
Panasonic SZ8
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon A1400 vs Panasonic SZ8

Samsung WB50F
Panasonic SZ8
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Panasonic SZ8

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Canon A1400
Samsung WB35F
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon A1400 vs Samsung WB35F

Samsung WB50F
Samsung WB35F
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB35F

Compared to Nikon AW120

Canon A1400
Nikon AW120
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A1400 vs Nikon AW120

Samsung WB50F
Nikon AW120
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Samsung WB50F vs Nikon AW120

Compared to Nikon AW130

Canon A1400
Nikon AW130
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A1400 vs Nikon AW130

Samsung WB50F
Nikon AW130
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS

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