Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 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
- Released January 2010
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung SL820
A3000 IS | SL820 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A3000 IS
SL820 | A3000 IS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung SL820
A3000 IS | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |