Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202
94 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was unveiled 11 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3000 IS grades against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung SL202
A3000 IS | SL202 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A3000 IS
SL202 | A3000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung SL202
A3000 IS | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and SL202.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher A3000 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung SL202 |
Also Known as | - | PL50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 | NB-8L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $240 | $140 |