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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A3100 IS versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 13 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung SL102

 A3100 IS SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A3100 IS

 SL102 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung SL102

 A3100 IS SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the SL102.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and SL102.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3100 IS to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A3100 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL102
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
26
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
29
great max aperture (f)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $159 $130