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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3100 IS grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A3100 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon A3100 IS

 Galaxy Camera 4G A3100 IS 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A3100 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $159 $550