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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Samsung SL202
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung SL202

 A3000 IS SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A3000 IS

 SL202 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung SL202

 A3000 IS SL202 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
27
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung SL202
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