Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL30
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as ES15
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Below is a detailed overview of the Canon A2300 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A2300 was unveiled 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2300 matches up vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung SL30
| A2300 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A2300
| SL30 | A2300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung SL30
| A2300 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 versus the SL30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and SL30.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2300 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer A2300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also referred to as | - | ES15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 life | 210 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $139 | $93 |
