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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon A3000 IS versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 11 months later than the SL820 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung SL820

 A3000 IS SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A3000 IS

 SL820 A3000 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung SL820

 A3000 IS SL820 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3000 IS versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS against the SL820.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SL820 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A3000 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Samsung SL820 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 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
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $280