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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched at a similar time to the SL820 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung SL820

 A1100 IS SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A1100 IS

 SL820 A1100 IS 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung SL820

 A1100 IS SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the SL820.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and SL820.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung SL820
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $280