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Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A1300 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1300 scores vs the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung SL102

 A1300 SL102 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A1300

 SL102 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung SL102

 A1300 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1300 versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 against the SL102.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SL102.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A1300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger A1300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Samsung SL102
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
33
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
64
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
26
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
28
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
29
great max aperture (f)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $130