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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A1100 IS versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was introduced at a similar time to the SL30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1100 IS scores against the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung SL30

 A1100 IS SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A1100 IS

 SL30 A1100 IS 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung SL30

 A1100 IS SL30 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS vs the SL30.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and SL30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1100 IS to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $93